[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5991]
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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND WOMEN'S LACROSSE TEAM

 Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. president, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Maryland women's lacrosse team on winning their fourth 
consecutive national championship by beating the number one-ranked 
University of Virginia, 11-5. Simply put, this is unprecedented in the 
history of women's lacrosse. The Maryland women's lacrosse team is the 
only team in NCAA Division I history to accomplish this remarkable 
feat. As the Senator for Maryland, I couldn't be more proud.
  Because lacrosse is the unofficial state sport of Maryland, the 
Terrapins' championship is especially sweet for people in my home 
state. You see, in Maryland, we love our lacrosse, and it seems like 
the Maryland women's lacrosse team always comes through for us. This 
year, Maryland made its 15th ninth consecutive NCAA Final Four 
appearance, advanced to the championship game for the fifth consecutive 
year, played its record-setting 29th tournament game, won its record-
setting 21st tournament game, won its fifth national championship in 
the last seven years, and won its record-setting 21st tournament game, 
won its fifth national championship in the last seven years, and won 
its seventh national championship overall.
  Five Terps were named to the NCAA All-Tournament team, including 
College Lacrosse USA Division I Woman Player of the Year Sascha 
Newmarch, Kathleen Lund, Alex Kahoe, Tonia Porras, and Cathy Nelson, 
who was honored as the tournament MVP. The Terps were led by head coach 
Cindy Timchal, who has a 203-51 career record and is the third-
winningest coach in women's lacrosse history. Too often, women's sports 
go unnoticed. However, every single member of this fabulous team 
deserves to be recognized--not only for their championship, but for 
exemplifying what college athletics are all about.
  Mr. President, I'm sure you can see why Maryland is so proud of its 
Terrapins. Like so many lacrosse fans in my home state, I can't wait 
until next season.

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