88R21149 CW-D
By: Plesa H.R. No. 957
R E S O L U T I O N
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.