[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 58 (Tuesday, April 21, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E894]
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  CONGRATULATING THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY OILERS ON WINNING THE 2009 
             NCAA DIVISION II MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 21, 2009

  Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
University of Findlay Oilers on the occasion of their winning the 2009 
NCAA Division II men's basketball championship. The Oilers defeated the 
Cal Poly Pomona Broncos for the championship on Saturday, March 28, 
2009, in Springfield, Massachusetts.
  The Oilers ended their perfect 36-0 season in overtime when senior 
guard Tyler Evans hit a fade-away three-point shot as time expired, 
clinching the university's first ever basketball title. With this win, 
the Oilers become only the fourth perfect championship team in Division 
II men's basketball history. The Oilers are also the most winning team 
in Division II of the past decade, with a record of 238-46.
  I would also like to congratulate Head Coach Ron Niekamp and his 
coaching staff for their outstanding commitment to Oilers basketball. 
Coach Niekamp was named the 2009 Molten Division II Bulletin Coach of 
the Year. In addition, senior forward Josh Bostic was named the 2009 
Division II Player of the Year.
  I am honored to join the chorus of well-wishers as the University of 
Findlay and the broader community celebrates this remarkable 
achievement. I join with my colleagues in wishing them all continued 
success.

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