H.R. No. 963
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Lubbock Christian University women's basketball
  team once again proved itself the finest NCAA Division II squad in
  the nation by winning the 2021 national championship on March 26;
  and
         WHEREAS, Unbeaten during the regular season, the Lady Chaps
  went on to claim the league tournament title and entered the NCAA
  tournament as a top seed; LCU dominated its regional bracket and
  then notched a commanding victory over Daemen College in the Elite
  Eight quarterfinals and a dramatic 63-61 victory over Central
  Missouri to advance to the national championship game; and
         WHEREAS, Top-ranked LCU battled for the crown against No. 2
  Drury University; the Lady Chaps took an early advantage and
  extended the lead to 21 points before withstanding a furious rally
  by Drury late in the game; clutch free-throw shooting proved
  decisive, however, as LCU triumphed by the final score of 69-59; the
  Lady Chaps celebrated their third title, adding to the trophies
  they collected in 2016 and 2019, and became the first Division II
  team to record two undefeated seasons; and
         WHEREAS, LCU was paced in the championship game by Allie
  Schulte, who racked up a team-high 18 points and was joined in
  double-digit scoring by Madelyn Turner, Emma Middleton, and Ashton
  Duncan; the Lady Chaps also received valuable contributions
  throughout the year from the other members of the roster, and the
  players were ably guided by head coach Steve Gomez and his
  assistants; and
         WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning a third
  national championship, the Lubbock Christian Lady Chaps have
  burnished their reputation as a basketball powerhouse, and they may
  reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate the Lubbock Christian University
  women's basketball team on winning the 2021 NCAA Division II
  national 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 team as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 963 was adopted by the House on May 8,
  2021, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House