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. 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. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. 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. It was a good pick-me-up. I wanted to win. Scurlock, Izzy
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 Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640
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. 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. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. 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'. 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. "We wanted to win. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Final. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Gary Kloppenburg. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. The No. "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". 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. 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. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. 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. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year.
The Trojans face No. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. 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. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance.
Women's Basketball Coaches "They showed up. Assistant Coach. 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 use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. 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. 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.
Kari Pickens - Women's Basketball Head Coach - Ashland 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. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. 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. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds.
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In knocking out the No. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. But the Eagles were just getting started. The shot heard around the gym. 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. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. 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. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. 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 A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. Matchup History. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March 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. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. It was a beautiful shot. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). 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. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. 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. 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. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. 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 knocking out the No. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. 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. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". The podcast is hosted by former World Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. / North Central / Purdue Richard Vasey. Vasey, Gary
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 Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. And there is the Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 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 Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. 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. There is no additional information to display:
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Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Image. 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. Smith steps down from women's basketball post. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. 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). A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Joining the Eagles as freshmen 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. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year.
Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. Sidney McKissack. There is no additional information to display. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906
McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. Taylor. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. In year two of the Great Midwest Championships, Trevecca again won the regular season and earned host honors of the championships. 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 Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. Nashville, TN 37210-2877
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Womens basketball welcomes new transfers The Collegian Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. 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. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. 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. Even in the half-court, the poise that we played with was the best Ive seen it in a long time.. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. Robbins, Danasia
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Ashland University women 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 ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. You know. 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 Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced.
Pickens Elevated to Head Coach, Fralick Hired at Bowling Green women's basketball 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