Obama cheers niece on at NCAA women's basketball game

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama cheered for his niece's Princeton team today as the squad defeated Wisconsin-Green Bay in a first-round NCAA Tournament game.

The 80-70 victory by Princeton means the team remains undefeated.

Obama's niece, freshman Princeton forward Leslie Robinson, did not appear in the game for her team.

Leslie Robinson is the daughter of Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson.

Obama sat a few rows away from courtside surrounded by an entourage that included his daughter Malia, mother-in-law Marian Robinson, Craig Robinson and other Robinson family members. Both Craig Robinson and the first lady are Princeton graduates.

Most in Obama's group wore orange "Tiger Pride" T-shirts to support Princeton. Obama wore a dark sweater.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan, a former professional basketball player and a Chicago pal of the president, also attended.

Michelle Obama missed seeing her niece because she is traveling in Cambodia.