[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Pages 4989-4990]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I wish to publicly commend 
the University of South Dakota women's basketball team for their great 
season, and their 2nd place finish in the 2008 NCAA Division II Women's 
Basketball tournament.

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  The USD women's basketball team has worked especially hard this last 
year, to reach the Division II championship game. All South Dakotans 
are extremely proud of their wonderful efforts and achievements in 
going so far.
  They finished with a 33-2 record, won the North Central Conference 
with a perfect 12-0 record and won the North Central Region title for 
the first time in school history. They then won two out of three games 
in the Elite Eight Championship and finished in second place.
  These young women represented USD and South Dakota in an 
extraordinary fashion. Their hard work is representative of South 
Dakota values and was rewarded with a great season. I would like to 
give credit to the coaches, parents, supporters and organizers, and 
especially the hard work and dedication of these young players. I would 
like all of South Dakota to recognize the hard work, dedication, and 
sportsmanship this team has shown on their way through the tournament.
  I recognize Head Coach Chad Lavin, Assistant Coach Becky Flynn-Jensen 
for their guidance and support to help make this year's team so 
successful. I also congratulate all of this year's team members: 
Natalie Carda, Shannon Daly, Michelle Dirks, Anne Doshier, Kelli 
Fargen, Amber Hegge, Jeana Hoffman, Jenna Hoffman, Kara Iverson, 
Jasmine Mosley, Amy Robinette, Ashley Robinette, Annie Roche, Kendra 
Schomer, Bridget Yoerger, and Maggie Youngberg for their dedication and 
commitment this great season.
  Again, congratulations to the University South Dakota Coyotes women's 
basketball team on fighting their way to the championship game.

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