Along with everything the girls have said...
Deciding to come to ONU was a decision based on academics and the overall atmosphere, but what made sold me the most was the people I met as a recruit, mainly the basketball team. Just like Lish and Tricia said, the team we have here is like a family away from home. We are there for each other no matter what, and do whatever we can to make everyone feel welcome. I have friends on many of the opposing teams we play and they all have made a point to let me know that they wish they had as much team chemistry, on and off the court, as ONU’s basketball team does. That is what makes the game so fun here.
Most people look at ONU and Ada as small, boring and in the middle of nowhere town. It is far from being a boring town! We always find things to do, whether it is going to other sporting events, eating at some of the restaurants (both old and new) or just hanging out being goofy with the team.
As for basketball, I am proud to be a part of the turn around of ONU women’s basketball. Over the past 3 years here the program has improved and we plan to keep that tradition going. I know a lot of recruits ask us what we think about the coaches… Coach Durand and Coach Terrell are apart of our family as well. They are serious about basketball but they join us in some fun as well – karaoke, team dinners/cookouts... Our team would not be as close as we are now if they were not apart of the program. We also would not be as successful as we have been. I know the other girls would agree with me on that too.
Most people look at ONU and Ada as small, boring and in the middle of nowhere town. It is far from being a boring town! We always find things to do, whether it is going to other sporting events, eating at some of the restaurants (both old and new) or just hanging out being goofy with the team.
As for basketball, I am proud to be a part of the turn around of ONU women’s basketball. Over the past 3 years here the program has improved and we plan to keep that tradition going. I know a lot of recruits ask us what we think about the coaches… Coach Durand and Coach Terrell are apart of our family as well. They are serious about basketball but they join us in some fun as well – karaoke, team dinners/cookouts... Our team would not be as close as we are now if they were not apart of the program. We also would not be as successful as we have been. I know the other girls would agree with me on that too.
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Emily Culbertson
Senior
Senior
Sport Management Major
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