This past weekend we traveled to St. Rose for another NE10 battle.  Unfortunately the game came down to the final seconds, and we came up a bit short.  We were faced with our third loss of the season, which left us in a three-way tie for first place.  Losing back-to-back games on the road, we headed to Pace on Tuesday night in need of a win.  Pace was part of the three-way tie for first place, making the game even more important.  We defeated the Setters and improved to 15-3 overall.  As the season goes on, each game continues to get more and more important.

On Tuesday history was made, with the inauguration of our first African-American President, Barrack Obama.  There was an unspoken understanding of the importance of the events all throughout Stonehill.  The inauguration was shown on televisions across campus and many professors took the time away from class to make sure students were able to witness history.  As a student athlete, we were on the bus traveling to Pace as President Obama took his oath and gave his address.  Luckily he didn't get it right the first time, so we were able to hear his oath a second time.  All of the events of the day were inspiring for all of us in many different ways.

The new President has gained a great deal of attention throughout the world, and I would like to take a moment to focus on a few of his qualities. 

1. His love of the game.

Obviously he has shown a great interest in basketball, which in my eyes means he can do no wrong.  He is constantly looking for pick-up games, and has talked of replacing the White House bowling alley with his own personal basketball court.

2. He is the "Life of the Party".

Any guy who can attend 10 different inaugural balls is a hero in the eyes of any college student.  He didn't only attend them all, but he danced at them all.  Not to mention that the youth ball proved to be the most exciting.  It's just too bad our team had a game that night and couldn't make it.  Maybe next time!

3. He's a family guy.

It is no secret that his daughters will be in the spotlight for much of their adolescence, which truly is some of the worst years for young girls.  The one thing they have going for them is that their father dressed them in J-Crew on the first night!

This weekend we go on the road again and travel to Merrimack.  I'll keep everyone posted on how we do!  Wish us luck!

Talk to you soon,

Meg