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Ohio Senate honors Denison University women's basketball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship

Original title: Honoring the Denison University women’s basketball team on securing the 2026 NCAA Division III Championship.

Last action · April 21, 2026: AdoptedSponsor: Tim Schaffer

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What This Bill Does

The Ohio Senate adopted Senate 341 to formally recognize and congratulate the Denison University women's basketball team for winning the 2026 .

Why it matters

Changes only the official legislative recognition of the team; no state funding, service alterations, or legal mandates are created.

Who It Affects

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Denison University women’s basketball team

Receives formal legislative recognition and commendation from the Ohio Senate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What team did Denison University defeat to win the championship?
Denison defeated the University of Scranton with a final score of 55-41.
Does this resolution change any laws or provide state funding?
No, this is a commemorative that extends legislative recognition and does not alter laws, regulations, or state appropriations.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted

Version history & redline

2 versions on file
Comparing As Introduced → As Adopted by the Senate
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removed: sr341_00_IN added: sr341_01_AS As removed: Introduced added: Adopted by the Senate 136th General Assembly Regular Session S. R. No. 341 2025-2026 Senator Schaffer A R E S O L U T I O N Honoring […]
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Connected Entities

Denison University women’s basketball team, National Collegiate Athletic Association, University of Scranton and 1 more
OrganizationDenison University women’s basketball team“2026 NCAA Division III Champion”Map →
OrganizationNational Collegiate Athletic Association“Governing body for Division III Championship”Map →
OrganizationUniversity of Scranton“Championship game opponent”Map →
PersonMaureen Hirt“Head coach of the Denison University women's basketball team”Map →

Sources

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www.legislature.ohio.gov

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