2013 Senate Joint Resolution 14
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team.
Whereas, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team defeated Loyola University Chicago 54-38 for the Horizon League tournament championship; and
Whereas, it is UW-Green Bay's third league tournament title in a row and the fifth straight year the team will compete in the NCAA tournament; and
Whereas, the UW-Green Bay Phoenix have won 24 consecutive games after finishing the year with a perfect 19-0 record against Horizon League teams and winning the regular-season title with a 16-0 record; and
Whereas, the Phoenix are known for their tough defensive play, having become the nation's second-ranked scoring defense by limiting opponents to just 48.1 points per game; and
Whereas, UW-Green Bay was recently named one of "11 Colleges with the Smartest Athletes" by TheBestColleges.org, and the women's basketball team led the way with an impressive 3.71 team GPA and 31 consecutive semesters in which the team achieved a 3.0 or higher; and
Whereas, senior Adrian Ritchie was named to the All-Horizon League First Team, senior Sarah Eichler was awarded Second Team honors, and both players were named also to the All-Defensive Team; and
Whereas, UW-Green Bay has now captured 12 Horizon League Championship titles and 13 conference tournament titles overall and will be appearing in the NCAA tournament for the 14th time; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature hereby commends and congratulates the UW-Green Bay women's basketball team on another very successful regular season and wishes them the best of luck in the NCAA tournament; and
Be it further resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Head Coach Kevin Borseth, his staff, each member of the team, and Athletic Director Ken Bothof.
