MS HC104

Commends the Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devils Basketball Team for winning the 2012 Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Basketball Tournament championship on February 20, 2012, with a 71-69 victory over Texas Southern University.

Recognizes the team's remarkable 17-1 overall record for the 2012 season, coming close to achieving a perfect season (last accomplished in 1979 with only 14 games played compared to 18 in 2012).

Highlights key players including Terrence Joyner (17 points in championship game), Paul Crosby (11 points, 10 rebounds, game-winning three-pointer with 6 seconds left), and Kevin Burwell (10 points).

Notes the team advanced to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament first round where they lost 59-58 to Western Kentucky University in front of President Barack Obama.

Directs copies of the resolution be provided to the team, Head Coach Sean Woods, Mississippi Valley State University administration, and the Capitol Press Corps.