Rose Hollermann was recognized Saturday, March 26 by the NCAA and the Dallas Sports Commission at the 2016 NCAA Semi-Final Game at American Airlines Center as part of the NCAA Women's National Championships - Dallas Regional. The recognition was at halftime of the semi-final game between DePaul and Oregon State.
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The second-seeded Lady Movin' Mavs brought an unstoppable game plan to win the team's first Women's National Championship, defeating the No. 1 seed University of Illinois 65-51 in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association intercollegiate tournament in Edinboro, Pa.
Rose Hollermann, a 2012 U.S. Paralympian and the 2015-16 NWBA Collegiate Player of the Year, lit up the scoreboard, finishing with 35 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists.
"We're bringing this title and trophy back to UTA and dedicating it to the late, great coach Jim Hayes, who passed about 10 years ago,"said Lady Movin' Mavs coach Jason Nelms, also a two-time U.S. Paralympian. "Rose (Hollermann) is always fast for us. We came into this game with nothing to lose, even if we returned with the second-place trophy."
Hollermann was named the first Dr. Tim Nugent Tournament MVP for her impressive performance, going 27 for 38 from the floor for 66 points in two games, with 16 rebounds and 12 assists. NWBA founder Dr. Tim Nugent, who died last fall, is credited with disabled sports development throughout the United States and the world.
The Movin' Mavs men's team earned third place, defeating Illinois 63-59 in overtime. The duo of Andy Kraft and Jan Gans combined for 54 points and 21 rebounds.
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