Ahllamara, Brianna "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. 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. "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. I loved that today we were the aggressors. We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. 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. Joining the Eagles as freshmen The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head All rights reserved. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. She was the teams Most Valuable Player, averaging 21.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 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. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. It was a good pick-me-up. 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. Allison, Eliza 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. 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. 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. We were amped up, its tournament time. Gary Kloppenburg. 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 opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. Printable version (PDF) Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 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 No. 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. 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 have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. Women's Basketball. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. 601-979-2291. In knocking out the No. The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. 601-979-2291. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. "They showed up. 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. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Taylor. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Roster. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. Robbins, Danasia The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". Smith steps down from women's basketball post. 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. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. 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. Head Women's Basketball Coach. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. 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 Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. Midwest Region Crossover. Walk, Mia ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. Vasey, Gary 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 Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". WebWomen's Basketball More + Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2023 Great Midwest Tournament Page 2022-23 Game Notes Kari Pickens press conference Record book Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. 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. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. 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). Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. All Rights Reserved. ASHLAND, Ohio. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. Roster. 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. 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 (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. 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. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. We werent going to let anyone attack us. View Full Bio, Yasmine The No. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. and 16.0 minutes per game. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. 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. 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.