Althena Gaines is a junior transfer player from the University of New Hampshire. Gaines is a life long resident of Glassboro, N.J., lets meet Althena.
Q: What is your full name?
A: Althena Taniel Gaines
Q: What is your jersey number?
A: I am #25, I have worn it my whole life.
Q: Why did you transfer to Rowan University?
A: I wanted to be closer to home, and to comeback to my hometown and play basketball for a program I have followed and respected since I was a child.
Q: What is your major?
A: Criminal Justice
Q: What is your favorite thing to do before a game?
A: Blast my stereo with some of my favorite songs, and eat a coffee cake.
Q: What cd is currently in your radio?
A: T.I.
Ok, Althena let’s focus on the women’s basketball team and this current season.
Q: What are your expectations for the season?
A: I plan for us to win the New Jersey Athletic Conference, get a bid to the NCAA, and more importantly win our first game of the season this weekend.
Q: Are you happy with your transition from a Division I program to Division III?
A: There are pluses and minuses about the situation, but overall I am very happy. I love my teammates a lot, they are a great bunch of girls, I like my coach, and I love being close to my family.
Ok, thank you Althena for your time.
No problem Jean Jones.
