Trump welcomes college sports champions at WH reception

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday congratulated college sports champions at the White House, hailing the players as "great athletes."

The White House said 18 NCAA teams were planning to attend the reception; 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 wins.

Trump posed for photos with the players. At one point, he playfully got into a wrestling pose. At another, he popped a volleyball into the air.