[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S3958]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 720--CONGRATULATING TRINE UNIVERSITY MEN'S BASKETBALL 
  TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2024 NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 
          DIVISION III MEN'S BASKETBALL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

  Mr. YOUNG (for Mr. BRAUN (for himself and Mr. Young)) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 720

       Whereas, on March 16, 2024, the Trine University men's 
     basketball team (referred to in this resolution as the 
     ``Thunder'') won the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association (NCAA) Division III National Championship at the 
     Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana;
       Whereas, in its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, 
     Trine University was selected as an at-large team and 
     subsequently hosted the first and second weekends of the 
     tournament, culminating in its championship win;
       Whereas Head Coach Brooks Miller has excelled during his 13 
     seasons with Trine University, having--
       (1) been named the 2023-2024 Coach of the Year by the 
     National Association of Basketball Coaches;
       (2) a coaching record of 226 wins to 116 losses;
       (3) led the program to its first-ever NCAA tournament 
     appearance; and
       (4) led the program to its first-ever NCAA Division III 
     National Championship after a season record of 29 wins to 4 
     losses;
       Whereas Head Coach Brooks Miller has been supported by 
     assistant coaches and staff;
       Whereas senior guard Cortez Garland gave an outstanding 
     performance and was selected as the Most Outstanding Player, 
     having led the team with 22 points in the championship game, 
     scoring 17 points in the second half;
       Whereas, in the championship game, sophomore Nate Tucker 
     scored 13 points, junior Aidan Smylie scored 12 points, 
     junior Drew Moore scored 10 points, and senior Emmanuel 
     Megnanglo pulled down a team-high of 8 rebounds, and the trio 
     of Garland, Tucker, and Smylie were named to the All-
     Tournament Team; and
       Whereas the contributions of the players, coaches, support 
     staff, and the entire Trine University community were 
     instrumental in achieving this historic victory and provide 
     inspiration for future generations of young athletes: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the Trine University men's basketball 
     team for its victory in the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic 
     Association Division III National Championship; and
       (2) recognizes the dedication, perseverance, and hard work 
     of the players, coaches, students, alumni, administration, 
     and support staff that directly contributed to Trine 
     University's triumph.

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