HR763: HR763 Savannah State University men's basketball team; winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament Championship; commend

25 LC 112 3499 House Resolution 763 By: Representatives Jackson of the 165 th, Westbrook of the 163 rd, Stephens of the 164 th, Gilliard of the 162nd, Hitchens of the 161st, and others 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 H. R. 763 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3499 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 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body congratulate the Savannah State University men's basketball team22 upon winning the 2025 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament23 Championship and extend best wishes for their continued success.24 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized25 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the26 Savannah State University men's basketball team.27 H. R. 763 - 2 -