A resolution congratulating Louisiana State University in Shreveport for the first undefeated season in collegiate baseball history and for winning the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Baseball World Series.

Legislative Summary: S.Res. 328 (119th Congress)

Overview

S.Res. 328 is a Senate resolution designed to formally congratulate the Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSU Shreveport) baseball team, known as the Pilots, for their historic achievement during the 2025 season. The resolution recognizes the team for winning the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Baseball World Series and for achieving the first perfect season in the history of collegiate baseball.

Main Purpose and Intent

The primary intent of this resolution is honorary. It serves as an official expression of praise and recognition from the United States Senate toward the athletes, coaching staff, and administration of LSU Shreveport for their extraordinary athletic performance and the pride they brought to the State of Louisiana.

Key Achievements Recognized

The resolution highlights several specific milestones achieved by the Pilots during the 2025 season:

• Historic Undefeated Season: The team finished the season with a record of 59 wins and 0 losses, making them the first team in college baseball history to complete a perfect season.
• National Championship: On May 30, 2025, the team defeated Southeastern University (Florida) with a score of 13–7 to win the NAIA World Series in Lewiston, Idaho.
• Record-Breaking Performance: The team surpassed the previous NAIA winning percentage record of .935 (set in 1996).
• Individual Honors:
  • Isaac Rohde: Named tournament MVP (recorded 107 strikeouts and a 2.09 ERA).
  • Cooper Huspen: Recipient of the Hustle Award.
  • Jose Sallorin: Golden Glove Award winner.
  • Brad Neffendorf: Named the NAIA Perfect Game Coach of the Year.

Impact and Affected Parties

As a Senate resolution, this bill does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose regulations. Its impact is symbolic and commemorative. The parties specifically recognized and affected by this resolution include:
* The Athletes and Coaching Staff of the LSU Shreveport baseball team.
* The University Administration, specifically Chancellor Dr. Robert Smith and Athletics Director Lucas Morgan.
* The State of Louisiana, by acknowledging the regional pride resulting from the team's success.

Procedural Status

The resolution moved through a rapid legislative process:
* Introduced and Passed: The resolution was introduced, considered, and agreed to by Unanimous Consent on July 21, 2025.
* Final Action: The Secretary of the Senate is requested to transmit official enrolled copies of the resolution to the University Chancellor, the Director of Athletics, and the Head Coach.