The resolution honors Izzy Higginbottom, a standout player for the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville women's basketball team during the 2024-2025 season. A native of Arkansas, Higginbottom has had an impressive career, previously playing for the University of Missouri and Arkansas State University, where she earned All-Sun Belt First Team honors and ranked among the top scorers in the NCAA. Since joining the Razorbacks, she has excelled, leading the Southeastern Conference and ranking third nationally in scoring average, with notable achievements including a career-high of 40 points in a game and setting a record for the longest streak of thirty-plus point games in the program's history.
The resolution acknowledges Higginbottom's numerous accomplishments, including leading the NCAA in total points and free throws made, as well as being named an All-American honorable mention. It recognizes her contributions to the team and the state of Arkansas, celebrating her as a source of pride for her community. The Senate expresses its intention to present a copy of the resolution to Higginbottom in recognition of her remarkable achievements in women's basketball.