WHEREAS, the Winthrop Eagles men's basketball team completed their season with a 21-7
record and, by virtue of winning the 1999 Big South Conference Tournament Championship,
went on to a first-time berth in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's annual
tournament of the nation's top 64 teams; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Coach Gregg Marshall and the entire coaching staff,
the Eagles consistently displayed an exemplary level of teamwork, determination and
sportsmanship that accurately reflects the Winthrop spirit; and
WHEREAS, the achievements of the Eagles reflect the University's commitment to national
caliber standards and pervasive excellence in all programs across the University;
and
WHEREAS, the recognition, acclaim and national exposure that have accrued to Winthrop
as a result of the Eagles' participation in the national NCAA tournament will benefit
the entire University;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Executive Committee commends the Winthrop Eagles
Basketball Team for its most successful season in the history of intercollegiate athletics
at Winthrop University.
April 16, 1999
