But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. And there is the 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. WebJonathan Williams. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR The opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. Sidney McKissack. As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. 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. There is no additional information to display: "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. 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. The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. Cl. Ahllamara, Brianna N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. ASHLAND, Ohio. 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. 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. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. All rights reserved. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. 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. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Crazy.". At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. 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 Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. We attacked them.. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. 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. 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. 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"I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. 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 Assistant Coach. Nashville, TN 37210-2877. Year School Record Pct. 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. 4 Year Degree. Roster. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. 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. 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. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. 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. 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. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 Chase Campbell. I loved that today we were the aggressors. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. Printable version (PDF) Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. 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. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games Assistant Coach. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Final. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. 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. KWC held the No. Walk, Mia Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. 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. Nov 12. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. In knocking out 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. Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Feary, Emma They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Women's Basketball. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. 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. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. DiGiulio, Mallory 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 5 ranking. It was a beautiful shot. There is no additional information to display. View Full Bio, Yasmine The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. You know. A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. The shot heard around the gym. 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 The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. WebTitle. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. "We wanted to win. 601-979-2291. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March 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. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Robbins, Danasia Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). ASHLAND, Ohio. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. Iwami, Clara and 16.0 minutes per game. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. 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. Scurlock, Izzy Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. Schmerbach, Kami Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. 6 ranking. All Rights Reserved. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. 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. 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. Roster. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. 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. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. The No. Allison, Eliza I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. The No. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. The No. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head