Senators approve Northwest resolution

Last Friday afternoon, U.S. Senators Roy Blunt and Claire McCaskill led the way for the Senate to unanimously approve a resolution honoring Northwest Missouri State University.

The Missouri representatives in Washington honored the Maryville school for the men’s basketball and football team winning national championships in the same school year.

“Missourians couldn’t be more proud of the Bearcats’ historic and record-setting year, which undoubtedly cements the university’s reputation as a college sports powerhouse,” said Blunt, a Marshfield native, in a press release. “I wish the Bearcats the best as they spend the off-season preparing to defend their hard-fought championship titles.”

Kansas City-based McCaskill added, “The Bearcats made NCAA history with their championship seasons in not one but two sports in the same year — winning titles in men’s football and basketball and showcasing the incredible talent and grit of Northwest Missouri State’s athletic programs. With a combined winning record of 50-1, the student athletes of these two teams have clinched a coveted place in Missouri and national college sports history.”

The resolution was No. 151 and in it, the Senators congratulated the city of Maryville and Bearcats fans and alumni around the world.

Northwest won a second straight national championship in football in December, while the Bearcats claimed the school’s first basketball title in March.