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First Game, First Win

    Last night, we opened up with the first game of our season and the first game of my senior season. We traveled to Oberlin College which is close to the Cleveland area. Since it is closer to Cleveland, it was a long bus ride. The whole bus ride, it really hit me that my senior season is beginning and potentially the last season of my competitive basketball career. Besides that, I knew that this was a huge game, especially being on the road for our first game, it is never easy. I won't lie, I felt very confident about our chances going into the game. 

    We arrived at Oberlin, and the butterflies began to hit me for the first time in a long time. A new coach, senior season, high expectations, and the first game all added up to some nervousness. This game was a huge game for us if we want to change the culture of Ohio Northern Basketball. The ball tipped up and the game began. We definitely came out as I expected; a little sloppy but also nervous and hesitant. This is expected, especially with the first game in a brand-new system that we are all adapting to. Once halftime arrived, we were down by one point and I still felt very confident. The second half was a lot better and we got rolling as the game went on. We ended up making a run and went on to win the game, 62-58. It was a huge sigh of relief to get a big win on the road in a hostile environment. It felt great, but it means nothing. It is a long season ahead and we have to continue to work hard every day to reach our potential. 

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  1. AnonymousNovember 16, 2022 at 10:14 AM

    Adam, Congrats on the win to start the season! I always love going to basketball games and I am extremely excited to attend this year. Good luck this season!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 16, 2022 at 2:44 PM

    Hey Adam, I understand why you were nervous with it being your senior season and having a new coach. I have never watched the ONU men's basketball team. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the win!

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