[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 54 (Wednesday, March 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF DePAUW WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

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                          HON. BRAD ELLSWORTH

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 27, 2007

  Mr. ELLSWORTH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the DePauw 
University Women's Basketball Team for winning its first NCAA Division 
III National Championship. Not only is this the first championship for 
Coach Kris Huffman, it's the first national championship, in any sport, 
in the school's history.
  The DePauw Tigers defeated the Washington University, St. Louis, 
Bears by a score of 55-52. The Tigers built a 15-point lead at one 
point, but the Bears rallied back to cut the deficit to 3 in the 
closing moments of the game. The Tigers blocked a last second 3-point 
shot attempt to earn their first title. The win caps a successful 
DePauw season with a record of 31-3.
  Senior Cassie Pruzin led the way for the Tigers scoring 12 points in 
the game. Fellow seniors Liz Bondi and Suzy Doughty and junior Kalei 
Lowes each contributed 9 points. Bondi, who also had 9 rebounds and 3 
assists in the game, was named most valuable player of the tournament 
and, along with Doughty, was selected for the All-Tournament team.
  Congratulations to Coach Huffman and the DePauw Women's Basketball 
Team for an outstanding season.
  Go Tigers.




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