MS SR54

Commends the 2022 Jackson State University "Lady Tigers" Women's Basketball Team for winning their third consecutive SWAC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance.

Recognizes Head Coach Tomekia Reed as 2022 SWAC "Coach of the Year" and BOXTOROW "National Coach of the Year."

Honors player Ameshya Williams-Holliday as SWAC Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, and 25th overall pick in the WNBA Draft to the Indiana Fever—the first HBCU player drafted since 2002.

Highlights team achievements including first SWAC women's team to go 18-0 in league play, 21-game winning streak entering NCAA Tournament, and additional all-conference selections for Dayzsha Rogan and Miya Crump.

Directs presentation of the resolution to Coach Reed and JSU Acting President Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, with copies forwarded to the Board of Trustees and Capitol Press Corps.