The Lady Raiders and staff gathered for a photo on the steps of the state Capitol before Monday's celebration.

The Lady Raiders were welcomed onto the House floor for Monday's honoring at the state Capitol.

Representative John Hood (far right) gives an explanation to Lady Raiders (L to R) Starr Orr, Tia Stovall, Latoya Barclay and Ditte Jakobsen during a tour of the state Capitol.

The Middle Tennessee contingent was honored on the House floor at the state Capitol.

Stephany Smith brought along a championship shirt to present to Representative Hood.

State Senator Jim Tracy congratulated Coach Smith along with university president Sidney McPhee.