Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. Feary, Emma Year School Record Pct. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. 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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. 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. 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 Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. Women's Basketball. Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. We were amped up, its tournament time. 5 ranking. KWC held the No. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. Head Women's Basketball Coach. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. 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. Richard Vasey. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the 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. Roster. The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. 6 ranking. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. 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. In knocking out the No. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. 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. 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Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 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. 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. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for She was the teams Most Valuable Player, averaging 21.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. We attacked them.. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. Scoreboard. View Full Bio, Yasmine Name Pos. Iwami, Clara WebTitle. 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. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. Nov 11. ASHLAND, Ohio. The No. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. / North Central / Purdue 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. 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. 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 WebJonathan Williams. 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. "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. 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. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. 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. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. 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. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. 601-979-2291. 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 Roster. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". 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A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. The shot heard around the gym. Schmerbach, Kami The No. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. 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 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 head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Nov 12. Sidney McKissack. 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. Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. I loved that today we were the aggressors. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. 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. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball Allison, Eliza Vasey, Gary There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. ASHLAND, Ohio. It is the third time for the Trojans to make the Great Midwest finals, but the first time the Trojans have done so with a chance to advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. 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. 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. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. The Trojans face No. 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. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. 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. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard DiGiulio, Mallory McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. The No. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. Image. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. And there is the They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. 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. PERSONAL Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 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 After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. 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. 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 Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. Matchup History. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Crazy.". Women's Basketball Midwest Region Crossover. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers.