Assistant Coach. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. 1 and undefeated Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest) for the Great Midwest Championship on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT). 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. "We needed that. "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. Taylor. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the Assistant Coach. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. Printable version (PDF) But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball 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. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. Walk, Mia The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. Williams, Shakia It was a good pick-me-up. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. 5 ranking. WebJonathan Williams. 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. I was going to do whatever I can for my team. All rights reserved. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. 601-979-2291. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. 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. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head We were amped up, its tournament time. Final. Scurlock, Izzy Robbins, Danasia 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. Wilmot, Kalei Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. "They showed up. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. Midwest Region Crossover. 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. 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 Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 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. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. 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. And there is the Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. Joining the Eagles as freshmen They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. 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. 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. As a junior, Pickens averaged 21.3 points, 14.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game in 35 contests, and hit 50.3 percent from the field, 34.1 percent from 3-point range and 84.1 percent from the free-throw line. 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. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. PERSONAL 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. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. 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. 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. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State 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. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. But the Eagles were just getting started. 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. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville 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 There is no additional information to display: 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. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. Kloppenburg, Lilli DiGiulio, Mallory Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). Women's Basketball We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. 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The shot heard around the gym. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. 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. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. Year School Record Pct. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. ASHLAND, Ohio. Trevecca again defeated Central State in the tournament opener, this time in the quarterfinal round. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. Allison, Eliza Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. I wanted to win. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. I loved that today we were the aggressors. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. 601-979-2291. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 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. "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. The No. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). 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. 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. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. "We wanted to win. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. 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. This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. 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. 601-979-2291. The podcast is hosted by former World We attacked them.. 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. 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 Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. 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. The first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops. 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. 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). KWC held the No. It was a beautiful shot. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Roster. The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' Matchup History. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. 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. Volunteer Assistant 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. 4 Year Degree. 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. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR 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. Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. The opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. 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. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. / North Central / Purdue 2023 www.cantonrep.com. 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. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. 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). We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Scoreboard. 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 Gary Kloppenburg. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard You know. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. Sidney McKissack. Head Women's Basketball Coach. WebTitle. 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. In knocking out the No. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. Nov 12. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. 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. 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. Women's Basketball. Hernandez, Camille 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. 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. WebWomen's Basketball Head Coach Email [email protected] Phone 419-289-5469 YEAR: 10th in 2022-23 PREVIOUS COLLEGE: Ashland '13 AT ASHLAND UNIVERSITY Guided Ashland to a 105-15 record, three conference tournament titles, two conference regular Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. 6 ranking. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Cl. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. The No. 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. Matchup History. ASHLAND, Ohio. Vasey, Gary All Rights Reserved. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. View Full Bio, Yasmine In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. The Trojans face No. Nov 11. The No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. Women's Basketball. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. In knocking out the No. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. 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 We werent going to let anyone attack us. Crazy.". Phiakhamngon, Makayla 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March Smith steps down from women's basketball post. Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's 601-979-2291. 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 Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. She was the teams Most Valuable Player, averaging 21.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. 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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. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. All rights reserved. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. 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. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. Image. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. Feary, Emma Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. 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. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. 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.