and 16.0 minutes per game. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. 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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 Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. We werent going to let anyone attack us. Nov 11. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". 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. 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. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. There is no additional information to display. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Teague-Perry, Carlotta The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville We were amped up, its tournament time. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. "They showed up. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. WebTitle. They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Women's Basketball. 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. Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Walk, Mia The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 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'. 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. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. Ashland will go for its second straight GMAC tournament title at 3 p.m. today against Trevecca Nazarene. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. Head Women's Basketball Coach. WebJonathan Williams. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. 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. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Crazy.". TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Sidney McKissack. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Roster. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. ASHLAND, Ohio. 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 Was named the women's basketball program's 13. Matchup History. Assistant Coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Richard Vasey. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March 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. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. And there is the Ht. The No. 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. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. 6 ranking. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. Roster. 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. 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. Scurlock, Izzy That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. You know. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. View Full Bio, Yasmine But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. 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. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. 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. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 All rights reserved. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Taylor. ASHLAND, Ohio. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. 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. The first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops. 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. Women's Basketball. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. But the Eagles were just getting started. Robbins, Danasia 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. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. All Rights Reserved. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. "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. Women's Basketball 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. 601-979-2291. Scoreboard. 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 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. 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 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. "We wanted to win. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard Nashville, TN 37210-2877. Gary Kloppenburg. Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 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. WebWomen's Basketball More + Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2023 Great Midwest Tournament Page 2022-23 Game Notes Kari Pickens press conference Record book Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. It was a beautiful shot. Hernandez, Camille WebCoach Yo talks about Ole Miss's mentality in tourney Yolett McPhee-McCuin describes the Rebels' mentality being in the SEC's top 4 back-to-back years and the next steps facing "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. 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). 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.