82S11290 JH-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The basketball team of Dallas Baptist University
brought the 2010-2011 season to a triumphant close by winning the
National Christian College Athletic Association Division I
national championship with a victory in the title game on March 19,
2011; and
WHEREAS, After posting a record of 20 wins and 12 losses in
the regular season, DBU made an impressive run through the NCCAA
tournament, beginning with three victories in regional competition
to earn a trip to the championships at Oakland City University in
Indiana; there, the Patriots knocked off the host team and then
topped Roberts Wesleyan 107-104 in an unforgettable
triple-overtime game; in the final, the Dallas Baptist players
dominated Spring Arbor University 78-64 to bring home the
university's first national title; and
WHEREAS, Three team members earned prestigious honors for
their performances during the year; sophomore Nick Fox was voted
the Most Valuable Player of the championship tournament and was an
NCCAA Second Team All-American as well as garnering First Team
All-Conference and Newcomer of the Year awards from the Heartland
Conference; senior Braxton Adamson, who became the all-time leading
scorer for DBU during the 2010-2011 season, was named to the
All-Tournament Team and the All-Heartland Conference Second Team
and was an NCCAA All-American Honorable Mention recipient; in
addition, he was presented with several accolades as a result of his
academic excellence, including the Pete Maravich Memorial Award;
the other member of the team to receive an All-Heartland Conference
recognition was junior Jordan McGowan, who was an Honorable Mention
selection; and
WHEREAS, The Patriots also benefited from vital
contributions from the other members of the squad: T. J. Clark,
Armie Lewis, Michael Andrews, Jared Whitmire, Jake Martin, Ishmael
Awange, Ryan Marsh, Ian Reutelhuber, Russ Johnson, and Hunter
Gilbert; the athletes were guided by head coach Blake Flickner and
assistant coach Brandon Curran; and
WHEREAS, In claiming the NCCAA title, the Dallas Baptist
University players realized a notable goal that reflects their
exceptional teamwork and dedication, and their achievement is a
source of pride to their many fans in North Texas; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate the Dallas
Baptist University basketball team on winning the 2010-2011
National Christian College Athletic Association Division I
national championship and extend to the team's 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.