This resolution officially commends the University of Connecticut women's basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship and recognizes the historic achievements of the players and coaches.
Richard Blumenthal
Senator
CT
This resolution officially commends and congratulates the University of Connecticut women's basketball team for winning the 2025 NCAA Division I National Championship. The bill recognizes the team's historic twelfth title, which sets a new record for any NCAA Division I program. It also specifically honors the achievements of the coaches and standout players from the championship run. Finally, the Senate directs that official copies of this recognition be sent to the University President and the coaching staff.
Congress Officially Commends UConn Women's Basketball for Historic 12th NCAA Championship
This resolution is the legislative equivalent of a giant, official high-five from the Senate. It formally commends and congratulates the University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.
The Final Score and the History Books
Unlike most bills we cover, this one has no fiscal impact, no new regulations, and no changes to your tax bracket. It’s purely ceremonial, recognizing the Huskies’ big win on Sunday, April 6, 2025, when they defeated the University of South Carolina Gamecocks 82–59 in Tampa, Florida. This victory is a big deal because it marks the team’s twelfth National Championship title, setting the record for the most championships won by any school—men's or women's—in NCAA Division I history. The resolution specifically notes the team’s dominant run, which included defeating three different number 1-seeded teams by an average of 23 points each time.
Recognizing the MVPs and the Coaches
The resolution doesn't stop at the team level; it calls out specific record-setting achievements. It congratulates Head Coach Geno Auriemma and Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey for securing their twelfth national title, which is the most championships held by any coach in NCAA Division I basketball history. On the player side, the resolution highlights Azzi Fudd being named the Final Four's Most Outstanding Player, Paige Bueckers setting a new UConn record for career NCAA tournament points (477), and freshman Sarah Strong setting a new record for points scored by a freshman in a single NCAA tournament (114 points).
What Happens Next?
Because this is an official commendation from the Senate, it needs to be delivered properly. The resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to quickly send an official copy of this resolution to three key people: the President of the University of Connecticut, Radenka Maric, Head Coach Geno Auriemma, and Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey. This process ensures the university and coaching staff receive the formal recognition from the legislative branch. For the average person, this resolution serves as a reminder that Congress sometimes takes a break from policy debates to acknowledge significant cultural and athletic achievements.