AUG. 12 – The Maverick Men’s and Women’s D2 2024 National Basketball Champions were recognized on the floor of the U.S. Congress after a joint resolution was presented by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) and U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN). Along with team recognition, the resolution honors players Natalie Bremer and Joey Batt for the women along with Malik and Kyreese Willingham and Dylan Peters for the men. Both coaches Emilee Thiesse and Matt Margenthaler also received individual recognition.