All Rights Reserved. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. ASHLAND, Ohio. 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 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. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. Late in the second period, the Eagles still led by just one, 31-30, when guard Maddie Maloney made the teams first three-pointer after the Eagles started out with eight straight misses from behind the arc. Gary Kloppenburg. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. ASHLAND, Ohio. The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. 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. The No. Joining the Eagles as freshmen 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. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. Year School Record Pct. 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. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. All rights reserved. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. There is no additional information to display. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head Women's Basketball. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 5 ranking. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 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. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. And there is the We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. 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. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. Matchup History. 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. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. Assistant Coach. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. Ashland will go for its second straight GMAC tournament title at 3 p.m. today against Trevecca Nazarene. In year two of the Great Midwest Championships, Trevecca again won the regular season and earned host honors of the championships. Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. 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. Williams, Shakia "Last week we all kind of left that game thinking we didn't give our best effort, specifically defensively" Walsh head coach Kate Bruce said. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. 4 Year Degree. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. Iwami, Clara Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. 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. But the Eagles were just getting started. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. Ashland University womens basketball coach Robyn Fralick has signed a two-year contract extension to remain as head coach of the reigning Division II national When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. 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. Vasey, Gary Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. 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. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Women's Basketball. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. 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. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. 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. A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). 72 Trevecca Nazarene. 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. She has the Division II women's basketball record for most consecutive games with a double-double in a career (34), and still claims Eagle program records for single-game rebounds (24), single-season points (744), single-season rebounds (492), single-season rebounding average (14.1) and career scoring average (21.8). 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. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. I wanted to win. Ht. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. In the very first season of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, the Trojans won the regular season title and hosted the first championships at Trojan Fieldhouse. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. 601-979-2291. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. Smith steps down from women's basketball post CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville University. 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. / North Central / Purdue In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. Printable version (PDF) Nashville, TN 37210-2877. Walk, Mia Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. 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. Robbins, Danasia 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. With the win, the Trojans advance to the Great Midwest Championship Final on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT), and they will take on Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest). WebRamsey was the NCAA Division II national coach of the year and the GLIAC coach of the year. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. Phiakhamngon, Makayla "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. Roshak scored 13 points in each half for a season-high 26, grabbed seven rebounds, and tacked on two assists, a steal and a block. 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. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Schedule Print Grid Text Add To Calendar Choose A Location: Go Season Go Season Record Overall 29-0 PCT 1.000 Conf 20-0 PCT In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. 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. The No. "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. 601-979-2291. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. KWC held the No. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. 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. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. Matchup History. 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. The shot heard around the gym. WebWomen's Basketball Head Coach Email kpickens@ashland.edu Phone 419-289-5469 YEAR: 10th in 2022-23 PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Ashland '13 AT ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Guided Ashland to a 105-15 record, three conference tournament titles, two conference regular The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. Feary, Emma 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 With their 63-55 win at Trojan Fieldhouse in the first meeting this year with Wesleyan, the Trojans snapped a 12-game Panther win streak in the series. 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 Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. 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. Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. 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. Name Pos. Crazy.". They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. "They showed up. 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. 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A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. PERSONAL Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Midwest Region Crossover. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. 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. I loved that today we were the aggressors. "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. Teague-Perry, Carlotta "We wanted to win. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). 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. Smith steps down from women's basketball post. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 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. "We needed that. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. View Full Bio, Yasmine Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 The 2019-20 season saw Ashland finish 31-0 overall and 20-0 in the GLIAC, as the Eagles won both the GLIAC regular-season and tournament championships. 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. Scoreboard. 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. 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 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. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. 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. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. 2 in Great Midwest Athletic Conference, Eagle STUNT finishes doubleheader weekend with win, Eagle womens basketball finishes undefeated regular season, Eagle mens basketball falls, 87-80, against Malone Pioneers, Eagles recognized for weekly conference awards, The Student News Site of Ashland University, Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor. Roster. The podcast is hosted by former World 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 WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. Trevecca again defeated Central State in the tournament opener, this time in the quarterfinal round. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. WebJonathan Williams. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. 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. "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. and 16.0 minutes per game. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR We were amped up, its tournament time. Roster. Hernandez, Camille Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. 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Ahllamara, Brianna There is no additional information to display: Image. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. The Trojans face No. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Cl. Maloney bookended a 20-6 AU blitz in the third quarter first with a three from the left wing, then one to end the surge from the right wing. In her first season leading the Eagles in 2018-19, Pickens went 29-3 overall and 18-2 in the GLIAC, and AU won its fourth consecutive GLIAC Tournament championship and made its fifth consecutive NCAA Division II postseason appearance. 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'. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. All rights reserved. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. Scurlock, Izzy I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March 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 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. Allison, Eliza 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. 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. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". The No. I was going to do whatever I can for my team. 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 first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops. 601-979-2291. "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 Wilmot, Kalei