Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. 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). Smith steps down from women's basketball post. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. I wanted to win. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. 1 and undefeated Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest) for the Great Midwest Championship on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT). PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR
"We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. 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. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. 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. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. Ht. 601-979-2291. Schmerbach, Kami
1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for The No. It was a beautiful shot. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak 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. 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. 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. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. Scurlock, Izzy
Roster. 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 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. Joining the Eagles as freshmen ", Reach Mike at
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Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. 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. 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. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. Nov 11. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. "We needed that. Cl. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. 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. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. 75 at Southwest Baptist. 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. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. 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. Scoreboard. KWC held the No. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. 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. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. We attacked them.. The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. Nov 12. Feary, Emma
In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. PERSONAL
After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. Chase Campbell. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. All Rights Reserved, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Director of Academic Support Services for Athletics, Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Game Operations/Facilities/Ticketing and Camps, Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance Director/Business Manager, Administrative Assistant - Main Athletic Office, Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant, Head Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC, LAT (Football, women's basketball), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MA, ATC (Men's soccer, men's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MA, ATC (women's soccer, wrestling), Assistant Athletic Trainer - ATC (Cross country, men's golf, women's golf, softball), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, LAT, ATC (Volleyball, swimming and diving, women's lacrosse), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC (Football, track and field), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC (Football, STUNT, cheerleading/dance, baseball), Director of Creative Services for Athletics, Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Head Cross Country Coach/Director of Track & Field Operations, Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers, Assistant Football Coach - Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Interior Defensive Line, Assistant Football Coach - Cornerbacks / Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers / Video Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Ends, Assistant Football Coach - Safeties / Director of Football Operations, Running Backs / Assistant Recruiting Coordinator, Graduate Assistant Football Coach (Defense), Head Cheer and Dance Coach/Head STUNT Coach, Assistant Cheer and Dance Coach/Assistant STUNT Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach (Sprints/Hurdles), Assistant Sprints/Hurdles Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. 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 knocking out the No. 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. "We wanted to win. Sidney McKissack. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. Trevecca again defeated Central State in the tournament opener, this time in the quarterfinal round. 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. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. 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. Vasey, Gary
After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. There is no additional information to display:
In year two of the Great Midwest Championships, Trevecca again won the regular season and earned host honors of the championships. 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). 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. But the Eagles were just getting started. 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. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. We were amped up, its tournament time. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. 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 At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. 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. 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. Teague-Perry, Carlotta
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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. Women's Basketball. It was a good pick-me-up. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard
The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. WebTitle. 601-979-2291. WebWomen's Basketball Head Coach Email
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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. Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. In knocking out the No. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball 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. / North Central / Purdue Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. 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. Iwami, Clara
There is no additional information to display. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". 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. All Rights Reserved. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Walk, Mia
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 increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. 601-979-2291. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. 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. "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. 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. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. 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. Phiakhamngon, Makayla
Assistant Coach. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. ASHLAND, Ohio. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Women's Basketball. Assistant Coach. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. Year School Record Pct. Final. 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. "They showed up. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. 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. Head Women's Basketball Coach. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Allison, Eliza
Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime.