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LR 95

Congratulate the University of Nebraska at Omaha Mavericks men's basketball team on reaching its first NCAA Division I tournament in program history

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Cavanaugh

Nebraska Legislature honors UNO Mavericks men's basketball for its historic first NCAA Division I tournament appearance, a ceremonial, nonfiscal recognition of the 2025 season.

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Bill Summary · LR 95

Summary of LR 95 — Congratulate UNO Mavericks Men’s Basketball on First NCAA Tournament Appearance

LR 95 is a favorable, ceremonial legislative resolution adopted by the Nebraska Legislature in 2025 to publicly recognize the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Mavericks men’s basketball team for historic accomplishments, culminating in their first-ever NCAA Division I tournament appearance.

Purpose and Intent

  • Acknowledge and celebrate the UNO Mavericks’ 2025 season achievements, including conference success and their historic entry into the NCAA Division I tournament.
  • Highlight leadership under head coach Chris Crutchfield and the team’s impact on the Omaha community.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: The Legislature congratulates the UNO Mavericks men’s basketball team for reaching its first NCAA Division I tournament in program history.
  • Section 2: Requires copies of the resolution to be sent to the Mavericks and head coach Chris Crutchfield.

Background and Achievements Highlighted

  • Summit League Regular Season: UNO earned its first Summit League regular season championship in 2025.
  • Summit League Tournament: The Mavericks won the Summit League Tournament on March 9, 2025, defeating St. Thomas Tommies 85-75, marking the program’s first tournament title in the Summit League.
  • NCAA Appearance: The Summit League Tournament victory secured UNO’s first-ever NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament appearance.
  • Team and Coaching: Head coach Chris Crutchfield led the Mavericks to a 22-13 overall record, including a 13-3 mark in conference play.
  • Notable Narrative: The team’s celebrations, including “trash can” celebrations, captured attention from college basketball fans nationwide, contributing to heightened visibility and enthusiasm in the Omaha community.
  • Community Impact: The resolution notes and celebrates the Omaha community’s pride in these historic achievements.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction: March 28, 2025 (LR 95 introduced; cosponsored by multiple members; primary sponsor J. Cavanaugh).
  • Laid Over: March 28, 2025 (as part of the bill’s introduction process).
  • Adoption: April 8, 2025, with the President/Speaker signing and the resolution being adopted on the same day.
  • Sponsor Information: Primary sponsor J. Cavanaugh (plus listed cosponsors in the bill’s introduction).

Impact and Significance

  • Nature: Ceremonial, non-fiscal, non-binding recognition of a university athletic achievement.
  • Public Value: Provides formal state-level acknowledgement of UNO’s athletic success, contributes to community pride, and may enhance the university’s and the program’s visibility.
  • No policy changes or funding provisions are included; the measure is strictly a commemorative resolution.

This LR 95 serves as an official, congratulatory expression from the Nebraska Legislature to UNO Mavericks men’s basketball for their historic 2025 season milestones and NCAA tournament appearance.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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