Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. In between, five other Eagles contributed to the offense, and Yoder knocked down Ashlands third three-pointer in the period to send AU to the fourth quarter leading 59-42. She was named to the all-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team, and, as a sophomore, was cited as a CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-District pick. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the Feb. 28, 2023 The WBCA NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll with teams RECORDS THROUGH SUNDAY in parentheses, total points based on 25 points for first place through one point for 25th, final ranking in last week's poll, and first-place votes received. Ashlands inside game, which also included 12 points from Zoe Miller off the bench and six points from Hayley Smith, got a big boost from point guards Morgan Yoder and Savaya Brockington, and guard Hallie Heidemann. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. The 2021-22 season saw the Eagles go 29-3 overall, reach the NCAA playoffs, and win both the Great Midwest Athletic Conference regular-season and postseason titles. As an assistant coach, Pickens was named WBCA NCAA Division II Assistant Coach of the Year in 2016-17, and earned one of the WBCA's inaugural "Thirty Under 30" awards in 2015-16. WebTitle. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard Phiakhamngon, Makayla The last time we played (Malone) we got 15 post touches the entire game and we are a team that averages about 30-plus touches. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. Kloppenburg, Lilli They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. Visit the Official Home of Trevecca Athletics atwww.tnutrojans.com|www.trevecca.edu, Click forLive Stats/Live Videoof home games, Follow on Social Media -Twitter|Instagram|Facebook|YouTube|Photos|Mobile Updates|Free Newsletter|Mobile App, Copyright 2023, Trevecca Nazarene University. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. In the first quarter, the Eagles went out to an easy 21-9 lead behind a barrage of three-pointers from Morgan Yoder who hit three. Feary, Emma We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. and 16.0 minutes per game. Iwami, Clara We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. 1 and undefeated Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest) for the Great Midwest Championship on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT). Office of Sports Information: 615-248-1606 (Fax: 615-248-1565) | Office of Athletics: 615-248-1271 (Fax: 615-248-1565) | Switchboard: 615-248-1200, Trevecca Women's Basketball | Trojans Advance to 2023 Great Midwest Championship Finals, Trevecca Women's Basketball | Karen Booker Named Great Midwest Coach of the Year, Trevecca Women's Basketball | Carter and Palmer Named To G-MAC All-Conference Teams, Trevecca Women's Basketball | Trojans Ready for Great Midwest Semifinal Battle with KWC, Trevecca Women's Basketball | Trojans Defeat Walsh; Advance To G-MAC Semifinal, 333 Murfreesboro Pike. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. Women's Basketball. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March 3) night, 80-56, in a 2023 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal at the Sherrill Hudson Court at Kates Gymnasium. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March Its been a little bit since weve done that, so it was really encouraging to see us do it so well on both ends of the court. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. We were amped up, its tournament time. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. Nov 12. Midwest Region Crossover. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. Richard Vasey. I wanted to win. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. / North Central / Purdue Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. PERSONAL This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. We werent going to let anyone attack us. The Trevecca Nazarene University women's basketball team (21-8, 15-5 Great Midwest) traveled to Kates Gym at Ashland University for a 2023 Great Midwest Semifinal matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan College (23-6, 18-2 Great Midwest) and won 58-48. The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. Ashland finished the season strong, winning eight of its last 10 games and reaching the championship games of both the GLIAC and Midwest Regional tournaments. TicketSmarter - Official Ticket Resale Marketplace, Garr, Sweeney voted to All-G-MAC Second Team, Jackets fall at Walsh despite Wheelers career night, Video Platform powered by CBS Sports Digital. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Teague-Perry, Carlotta The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. After Kentucky Wesleyan scored the first bucket of the second half to take a 33-32 lead, the Trojans took complete control of the game. The podcast is hosted by former World Guided Ashland to a 105-15record, three conference tournament titles, two conferenceregular-season championships and four NCAA Division II tournament berths in her first fourseasons as head coach. Allison, Eliza The opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. AU, now 30-0 this season, has won 19 consecutive conference tournament games at home, and is 25-1 in such games since 2012. I am so proud of this team, and 30-0 is great, but were just focusing on this game right now and celebrating that we met every single game goal, AU coach Kari Pickens said. Gary Kloppenburg. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. WebRamsey was the NCAA Division II national coach of the year and the GLIAC coach of the year. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. WebJonathan Williams. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. Trevecca used a massive 18-2 run over about eight minutes of game time to go up 50-35 with :56 left in the third. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Fridays semifinal victory was a much different story for the Eagles, who struggled to a 59-55 win over the Pioneers at home on Feb. 23 in the final regular season game. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games We went back and looked at the film to see where we could be better and I think we really showed that tonight, Brockington said. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Assistant Coach. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. Playing with intensity and aggression, but under control, AU took the lead with the final basket of the first quarter and kept building the margin from there. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. All rights reserved. The Ashland University womens basketball team has continued its winning ways as they now sit 29-0 on the season after downing the Ursuline College Arrows in the quarter-final round of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. 4/3/18 ASHLAND, Ohio On Tuesday (April 3) afternoon, Associate Head Coach and former Eagle All-American Kari Pickens was elevated to head coach of the AU Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. Matchup History. Pickens' playing accolades included being named two-time Honda Sports Award D-II Female Athlete of the Year, 2013 Capital One Female Student-Athlete Academic All-American of the Year, 2013 Capital One Women's Basketball Academic All-American of the Year, two-time WBCA National Player of the Year, two-time WBCA first-team All-American, 2013 D-II Elite Eight Most Outstanding Player, two-time Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year and 2013 GLIAC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. As a junior, Pickens averaged 21.3 points, 14.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 35 contests, and hit 50.3 percent from the field, 34.1 percent from 3-point range and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. "We needed that. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. All Rights Reserved. There is no additional information to display. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. In 30 games in 2012-13, Pickens averaged 22.3 points, 13.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 52.2 percent from the field, 40.8 percent from 3-point range and 82.9 percent from the free-throw line. "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. The No. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's Taylor. View Full Bio, Yasmine Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. Vasey, Gary Pickens was named the GLIAC Coach of the Year, andAshland qualified for the NCAA Division II postseason, which was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hernandez, Camille Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest Championships as the fifth seed and upset Davis & Elkins in the quarterfinals before falling to top-seeded Ursuline in the semifinals. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. During the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, in which Ashland was the national runner-up and won its first national championship, Pickens recorded 1,414 points and 903 rebounds, seventh- and fourth-most all-time at Ashland, respectively. It was a good pick-me-up. The Trevecca Nazarene University women's basketball team (21-8, 15-5 Great Midwest) traveled to Kates Gym at Ashland University for a 2023 Great Midwest Semifinal matchup against Kentucky Wesleyan College (23-6, 18-2 Great Midwest) and won 58-48. Schmerbach, Kami McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. "We wanted to win. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. Image. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: Ashland University Women headed to GMAC title game with win over Malone, Ashland University Women headed to GMAC title game with win over Malone, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. 7/17/17 ASHLAND, Ohio Ashland University womens basketball coach Robyn Fralick has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as head coach of the reigning 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. And unlike the Feb. 23 game when the Pioneers limited Ashlands inside offense with timely double teams in the post, Malone had no answer for AU forward Annie Roshak, who earlier on Friday was named the GMAC Player of the Year. Nashville, TN 37210-2877. WebWomen's Basketball More + Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2023 Great Midwest Tournament Page 2022-23 Game Notes Kari Pickens press conference Record book Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. 5 ranking. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. WebThe Ashland University womens basketball team has continued its winning ways as they now sit 29-0 on the season after downing the Ursuline College Arrows in the quarter-final round of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference tournament. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. The Head Womens Basketball Coach has the responsibility for the overall operation of the womens intercollegiate basketball program in accordance with Northland College, Upper Midwest The Eagles shot 8-of-15 from the field and 4-of-7 from beyond the arc to go for 25 points in just one quarter. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 Printable version (PDF) WebCoach Yo talks about Ole Miss's mentality in tourney Yolett McPhee-McCuin describes the Rebels' mentality being in the SEC's top 4 back-to-back years and the next steps facing But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Chase Campbell. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. Ashland University's Macy Spielman, left, and Karlee Pireu (25) pressures Walsh University's Sha Carter (20) as she drives the baseline during first half action of the Even in the half-court, the poise that we played with was the best Ive seen it in a long time.. Eagle men down Chargers for third time in route to championship apperance, Eagle womens basketball set to appear in GMAC Finals for second time, Ashland University track and field looks to Nationals, Eagle mens basketball moves on to GMAC semi-final round, Call of Duty eSports team falls, 3-0, to Fanshawe College, Eagle men finish season No. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". Ht. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. Her team finished 21-12 that year a 14-game improvement from the previous season and the second-best turnaround among Division I women's basketball programs. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. KWC held the No. Women's Basketball. Final. Joining the Eagles as freshmen After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for They now look to take on the Malone Pioneers in the semi-final round of the conference tournament at home on Friday, March 3, with tipoff set for 5 p.m. Cracas serves as the Sports Producer for AUTV20, Sports Director for 88.9 WRDL, and the Breaking News editor for The Collegian. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. ASHLAND, Ohio. The Trojans shot 40.4% (21-52) from the floor, 29.4% (5-17) from three-point range, and 64.7% (11-17) from the free-throw line. I loved that today we were the aggressors. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. Women's Basketball Walk, Mia Emma Palmer and Keeley Carter added some insurance buckets in the fourth quarter as the Trojans coasted the rest of the way for the win. In knocking out the No. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. And there is the In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. ASHLAND, Ohio. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. Assistant Coach. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. 6 ranking. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Nov 11. Is synonymous with the success Ashland's women's basketball program has had over the last 11seasons, starting with putting up perhaps the best back-to-back seasons as a player in Division II women's basketball history after transferring from Division I Dayton. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". They were ready to play, which was awesome.". Roster. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. In 2020-21, Pickens guided the Eagles to a 16-9 finish overall and 11-7 mark in theGreat Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, as well as a third NCAA Tournament berth in as many years. 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