[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 110 (Monday, July 29, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S6008]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     UCLA BRUINS NCAA CHAMPIONSHIP

 Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles baseball team 
for winning the 2013 National Collegiate Athletics Association, NCAA, 
Division I College World Series. On June 25, the UCLA Bruins capped off 
a magical season and earned their first baseball national championship 
by sweeping the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
  This victory wouldn't have been possible without the determination 
and teamwork of the skilled and dedicated players and the devoted 
coaching and training staff, led by head coach John Savage. The 2013 
Bruins showed these extraordinary qualities all season, finishing with 
a 49-17 record and matching a school record with 21 wins in the Pac-12 
conference play.
  During the NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals, the Bruins began their 
undefeated march through the postseason by defeating worthy and 
spirited opponents from San Diego State, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the 
University of San Diego, and Cal State Fullerton en route to earning 
their third trip in 4 years to the prestigious College World Series in 
Omaha, NE.
  In the College World Series, the Bruins unleashed a historic display 
of overpowering pitching, steady defense, and timely hitting to defeat 
competition from Louisiana State, North Carolina State, the University 
of North Carolina, and Mississippi State to capture the first national 
championship in UCLA baseball history. The Bruins became the first 
championship team to allow one run or fewer in every College World 
Series game. In total, the Bruins allowed just 14 runs during their 
dominant 10-0 run through the NCAA tournament.
  True to their reputation as a team of great resolve and 
determination, the Bruins were bolstered by contributions from every 
player on their roster. They worked together to ensure that the College 
World Series trophy will finally make its way to UCLA, a school with a 
rich baseball tradition that includes Jackie Robinson, who honed his 
prodigious skills before becoming a National Baseball Hall of Famer and 
national hero. With the addition of the College World Series trophy, 
the UCLA Hall of Champions will now boast an unmatched 109 NCAA team 
championships.
  It is my pleasure to congratulate UCLA students, families, alumni, 
faculty, and Bruin fans, as they celebrate their 2013 National 
Collegiate Athletics Association Division I College World Series 
victory and their remarkable and memorable season.

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