State senators yesterday took a moment to recognize the WSU Women’s basketball team and their triumphant Pac-12 Conference Championship – a first in program history.
Senator Sam Hunt, a WSU alumnus, remarked that “This has been a historic week for WSU athletics. Yesterday, the WSU women won the Pac-12 conference basketball championship under the leadership of Kamie Ethridge – the coach who came in 4 years ago when they won 9 games, they have won 23 games now. They beat UCLA 65 to 61. And, a special shout out to Charlisse Leger-Walker who was the most valuable player in the tournament and Bella Murekatete who is just an amazing basketball player and leader, and it is great to wish them to best as they head to the NCAA tournament.”
Senator Mark Schoesler, whose district represents Pullman, added “…Last week, it was the first time that WSU women had beaten a top 3 ranked national opponent, Utah…”
Yesterday marked the 57th day of the 105-day 2023 legislative session. You can view Senator Hunt’s and Senator Schoesler’s remarks below: