Community rallies for women's basketball
By: Adam Louis
Issue date: 3/30/07 Section: Sports
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The ladies team (31-4) has won three consecutive MAC championships, three NCAA tournament berths and 39 consecutive MAC wins. They have won a total of 82 games in the last three years, led by arguably the best senior class in Bowling Green basketball history. They are the first MAC women's team to advance to the sweet 16 in the NCAA tournament.
University president Sidney Ribeau expressed his pride in the team.
"I've been in this arena many times since 1995," Ribeau said, "but I can honestly say I've never felt the energy, the enthusiasm, the love that I felt this year for this team. You have really earned the respect of everyone at Bowling Green State University."
The president went on to say the ladies are "champions in every way, shape and form."
Mayor John Quinn, Falcon fan since 1965 and BGSU alum, congratulated the team, stating he had never seen any season "more exciting that what we have seen this winter."
"The entire women's basketball team is composed of not only great basketball players, but of outstanding students and women of the highest character who made their entire community proud," Quinn said. He said that the success of the team "warmed the hearts of the community."
Mayor Quinn made a proclamation that March 29 will be known as BGSU Women's Basketball Day as an official city holiday, "in respect and admiration of this outstanding team of players and coaches."
Assistant commissioner of the MAC Aimee DuPree-Chambers also delivered a proclamation, formally congratulating the team on "a season to remember" on behalf of the entire conference.
Director of Athletics Greg Christopher recognized Assistant Director of Athletic Communications Mike Cihon for his hard work of creating publicity for the women's basketball team.
"The reason we are doing this event is to step back and reflect and have a chance to celebrate what this team has accomplished, because it really is remarkable," Christopher said. "Everybody really does need to enjoy the moment for this team."
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