CT College Hoops Squad Honored In U.S. Senate

HARTFORD, CT — The U.S. Senate last week gave a thumbs up to one college basketball team from Connecticut —and it wasn't the University of Connecticut.

While UConn's women did win their 12th NCAA national championship, they weren't the only Connecticut hoops squad to earn a national title.

Hartford-based Trinity College's men's team defeated New York University, 64-60, back on March 22 to win the NCAA Division III championship for small schools.

Thursday, May 15, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., applauded the passage of a resolution congratulating Trinity College for winning the school's first-ever title this year.

The resolution commends the Bantams’ dominant performance on their way to their first-ever national championship.

It also recognizes Henry Vetter for being named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player and congratulates Trinity College fans, students, and faculty for the accomplishment.

“Congratulations to Trinity College on their hard-earned and well-deserved national championship. This resolution honors both the Bantams and their coaches for the grit and grace that guided the team to their first-ever national basketball title,” said Blumenthal.

“This team has filled Connecticut and their loyal fans with immense pride, further cementing Connecticut as the Basketball Capital of the World. Go Bants!”

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy also sponsored the resolution.

For the full text of the resolution, click on this link.