Recognizes and celebrates the University of Connecticut women's basketball team's victory in the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship.
Richard Blumenthal
Senator
CT
This resolution congratulates the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team on their victory in the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. It recognizes the team's record-breaking achievements, individual player accomplishments, and the contributions of the coaching staff. The resolution also directs the Secretary of the Senate to send copies to the University President, Head Coach, and Associate Head Coach.
Resolution Honors UConn Women's Basketball for 2025 NCAA Title, Spotlights Record-Breaking Season and Key Player Feats
A new resolution is on the table, and this one's all about celebrating a major win: the University of Connecticut's women's basketball team clinching the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Basketball National Championship. This isn't just any win; the resolution highlights this as their 12th national title, a record in NCAA Division I history for either men's or women's basketball.
What the Resolution Cheers For
So, what’s got lawmakers giving a standing ovation in resolution form? The document dives into the impressive details of the Huskies' championship journey. It specifically mentions their decisive 82-59 victory over the University of South Carolina Gamecocks and points out their dominant tournament performance, where they outscored three different number 1-seeded teams by an average of 23 points.
The resolution doesn't just stop at the team win; it gives props to the individuals who made it happen. It acknowledges this is the 12th National Championship for Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey. Player achievements are also front and center: Azzi Fudd is recognized as the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player for her 24-point game, Paige Bueckers is celebrated for surpassing Maya Moore with 477 career NCAA tournament points, and freshman Sarah Strong gets a nod for setting a new record with 114 points in a single NCAA tournament. The resolution also gives a broader shout-out to the university, highlighting a total of 18 national championships across both its men's and women's basketball programs.
Making it Official
Beyond the warm words and congratulations, the resolution takes a formal step to ensure this recognition is properly delivered. It requests that the Secretary of the Senate send official copies of the resolution to key figures at the University of Connecticut: President Radenka Maric, Head Coach Geno Auriemma, and Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey. Essentially, it's putting an official legislative stamp on the celebration and ensuring the team and university leadership receive this formal commendation.