SR484: SR484 Savannah State University Men's Basketball Team; congratulate

25 LC 112 3550 Senate Resolution 484 By: Senators Mallow of the 2nd, Hickman of the 4th and Watson of the 1st A RESOLUTION Congratulating the Savannah State University men's basketball team for winning the 20251 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; and for2 other purposes.3 WHEREAS, the Savannah State University men's basketball team has proudly captured the4 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Basket ball Tournament5 Championship, securing a thrilling 67-66 victory over Tuskegee University in the6 championship game on Saturday, March 8, 2025; and7 WHEREAS, this remarkable achievement marks the second SIAC Championship in just four8 years, following their 2022 title, showcasing the team's continued excellence and resilience;9 and10 WHEREAS, Interim Head Coach Clevan Thompson, who took the helm in early January,11 has guided the Tigers to an impressive 13-5 record, including a current eight-game winning12 streak, demonstrating his leadership and strategic prowess; and13 WHEREAS, junior guard and Savannah native Javonte Landy, along with senior guard14 Ayjay Plain, were honored with All-Tournament Team selections f or their outstanding15 S. R. 484 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3550 performances while senior guard/forward Qua King was named the Tournament's Most16 Valuable Player, further exemplifying the team's individual and collective talent; and17 WHEREAS, the Savannah State University men's basketball team represented the SIAC in18 the 2025 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament as the No . 8 seed in the South19 Region, continuing their pursuit of excellence on the national stage.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body21 congratulate the Savannah State University men's basketball tea m upon winning the 202522 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournam ent Championship and23 extend best wishes for their continued success.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed25 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Savannah State26 University men's basketball team.27 S. R. 484 - 2 -