Senate Joint Resolution 446, sponsored by Watson, honors the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Mocs men's basketball team for their historic victory in the 2025 National Invitation Tournament (NIT). This achievement marks UTC's first NCAA-sanctioned tournament title in its Division I history and the first for any Southern Conference (SoCon) program in 105 years. The Mocs finished the season with a remarkable 29-9 record, winning 17 of their last 18 games, and demonstrated resilience by entering the NIT with determination after a semifinal loss in the SoCon tournament.

The resolution highlights the team's impressive journey through the NIT, including thrilling victories over Middle Tennessee State, Dayton, Bradley, and Loyola-Chicago, culminating in a nail-biting championship game against UC Irvine, which they won 85-84. Key players such as Trey Bonham, Collin Mulholland, and Garrison Keeslar, along with Head Coach Dan Earl and his staff, are recognized for their contributions to this significant achievement. The resolution concludes by extending congratulations and best wishes to the team for their future endeavors.