Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution Congratulating NWMSU Bearcats

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U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.) announced today that the Senate unanimously approved a resolution honoring the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats on becoming the first Division II school to win the men's basketball and football championships in the same season.

"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. "I wish the Bearcats the best as they spend the off-season preparing to defend their hard fought championship titles."

McCaskill continued, "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."

In December 2016, the football team won its sixth NCAA Championship when it defeated the University of North Alabama. In a span of four seasons, the football team has gone 55-2. The team's thirty consecutive victories over the last two years is the longest current win streak in all of NCAA football.

In March 2017, the men's basketball team won its first NCAA championship when it defeated Fairmont State. The team finished the season with a near-perfect record of 35-1.

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