TITLE: Congratulating The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball team on winning the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament championship.

SUMMARY: Congratulating The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball team on winning the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament championship.

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WHEREAS, The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball team furthered its tradition of success by winning the championship game of the 2023 American Southwest Conference Tournament; and WHEREAS, Following an impressive showing in the regular season, UT Dallas opened the ASC Tournament with a thrilling 62-58 overtime decision against Sul Ross State University; the Comets continued their exceptional play in the semifinals, stunning nationally ranked Hardin-Simmons University with a winning shot at the buzzer for a 73-71 win and a trip to the final; and WHEREAS, On February 25, UT Dallas battled East Texas Baptist University for the ASC Tournament crown; after trailing 7-0, the Comets built a 30-23 halftime advantage and expanded their lead to 17 points in the third quarter; demonstrating tremendous resolve down the stretch, UT Dallas held off a late rally from its opponent to triumph by the final score of 63-57; the players clinched the program's fifth ASC Tournament title while earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Tournament; and WHEREAS, Most Valuable Player Jordan Maxwell paced UT Dallas throughout the ASC Tournament, and she was joined by Cierra Trigg and Trystan Clark on the ASC All-Tournament Team; the Comets also received valuable contributions over the course of the season from the other members of the roster: Amanda Crowninshield, Maddie Edler, Mia Rudin, Maggie Delascurain, Kaylee Boykin, Diane Hurst, Blythe Williams, Raven Busby, Anna Yellen, Lauren Fulenwider, Jordyn Hofmann, Kyra Samuels, and Raylee Cave; these talented student-athletes were ably guided by head coach Joe Shotland and assistant coach Jackie Layng; and WHEREAS, Winning a conference tournament championship represents the culmination of countless hours of hard work and an unwavering commitment to excellence, and the UT Dallas Comets may reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate The University of Texas at Dallas women's basketball team on winning the 2023 ASC Tournament championship and extend to the players, coaches, and staff sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Comets as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Plesa Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 957 was adopted by the House on April 20, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House