Trump welcomes college sports champions to the White HouseWashington Post, Nov 17, 2017, Ken Thomas | AP
Maryland lacrosse player Dylan Maltz, of Ashburn, Va., shows off his tie to President Donald Trump as Trump meets with NCAA championship teams at the White House, Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Washington.WASHINGTON — Indoors and out, the White House was overrun with school spirit Friday as President Donald Trump welcomed college sports champions and declared them “great athletes.” Too any of them to fit in one room, the teams took up positions all around the mansion for separate photo ops with the president.
In all, 18 NCAA teams attended the event at the White House; South Carolina’s women’s basketball team declined the invitation.
Teams including the Texas A&M women’s equestrian team, Pennsylvania State University’s women’s rugby team, and the University of Washington’s women’s rowing team gathered around the White House grounds to be recognized for their championships.
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