[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 15 (Thursday, January 24, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E90]
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  HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM 2018 NCAA 
                     DIVISION II CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 24, 2019

  Mr. HIMES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of the University of Bridgeport women's soccer team 
following their 2018 NCAA Division II Championship win.
   After a successful season, including winning the East Coast 
Conference Championship tournament, the team made history with their 
first NCAA Division II National Championship appearance. The team was 
seeded third in the tournament and defeated the number one ranked team, 
the previously undefeated Grand Valley State University. The 1-0 win 
came after a previous 6-0 loss to Grand Valley State in September, 
showing the true growth and determination that the team embodied.
   Madam Speaker, I ask that you join me in recognizing everyone who 
made this championship win a reality; the coaches, Magnus Nilerud, Jack 
Abelson, Jonathan Macadam, and Andre Lindsay who devoted countless 
hours developing these athletes into the winning team they became; and 
the players--Jennifer Wendelius, Mikayla Duhaime, Rebecca Niblett, 
Annie Bjork, Shyla Murray, Amanda Ebbesson, Sara Berglund, Rebekka 
Skaasheim, Nara DaCosta, Maegen Doyle, Carolina Rico, Alyssa Samson, 
Andrea Jozefczyk, Baylee Houston, Anisha Hill, Cailin Alcock, Eleonore 
Freby, Lara Heather, Karin Oberg, Eva Maria Becerra, Abigail Befford, 
Elin Eklund, Anne-Marie Fjeld, Andrea Basilicato, Valentina Florez, 
Sloane Hugges, Manu Costa, Marieke Kramer, Karoline Vieira, and 
Annelise Jennings--who represent the University of Bridgeport with 
pride.

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