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. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 Home of the Southern Oregon University Raiders, Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Hide/Show Additional Information For Yasmine Ahllamara, Hide/Show Additional Information For Brianna Phiakhamngon, Hide/Show Additional Information For Makayla Scurlock, Hide/Show Additional Information For Izzy Hernandez, Hide/Show Additional Information For Camille Feary, Hide/Show Additional Information For Emma Schmerbach, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kami Walk, Hide/Show Additional Information For Mia Wilmot, Hide/Show Additional Information For Kalei Iwami, Hide/Show Additional Information For Clara Robbins, Hide/Show Additional Information For Danasia Allison, Hide/Show Additional Information For Eliza DiGiulio, Hide/Show Additional Information For Mallory Williams, Hide/Show Additional Information For Shakia Teague-Perry. Even in the half-court, the poise that we played with was the best Ive seen it in a long time.. Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. 1 and undefeated Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest) for the Great Midwest Championship on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT). Nov 12. You know. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 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 The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. WebJonathan Williams. Vasey, Gary We attacked them.. 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). Kloppenburg, Lilli 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. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. Keeley Carter scored seven of those points. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. 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. 4 Year Degree. 2021-22 Ashland 29-3 .906 Final. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Matchup History. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Roster. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. Assistant Coach. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament 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. 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). We werent going to let anyone attack us. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's 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. Schmerbach, Kami Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. The No. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. I wanted to win. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. 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. 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. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. 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. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. 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. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. ASHLAND, Ohio. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the 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. All rights reserved. But the Eagles were just getting started. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State 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. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. WebTitle. and 16.0 minutes per game. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. Robbins, Danasia "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. 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. Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 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. 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. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. 601-979-2291. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Cl. ASHLAND, Ohio. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. Teague-Perry, Carlotta On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 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. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. And there is the 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. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. There is no additional information to display. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). She was the teams Most Valuable Player, averaging 21.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Allison, Eliza Roster. We were amped up, its tournament time. 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 Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. It was a beautiful shot. WebWomen's Basketball Head Coach Email kpickens@ashland.edu 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 601-979-2291. 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. Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. 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. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. 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. 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. Image. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Nashville, TN 37210-2877. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. Emma Palmer and Keeley Carter added some insurance buckets in the fourth quarter as the Trojans coasted the rest of the way for the win. I loved that today we were the aggressors. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Richard Vasey. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. 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. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Scurlock, Izzy That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. 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 semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. Ahllamara, Brianna The No. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. I was going to do whatever I can for my team. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. 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. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. 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. 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. 5 ranking. But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. The No. Iwami, Clara They were ready to play, which was awesome.". 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. 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. 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. Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. / North Central / Purdue Women's Basketball. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. 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 Head Women's Basketball Coach. The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. Year School Record Pct. 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. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR 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. Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Trevecca again defeated Central State in the tournament opener, this time in the quarterfinal round. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball "They have been outstanding this season," Eagles head coach Kari Pickens said. There is no additional information to display: Feary, Emma Assistant Coach. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. Name Pos. 601-979-2291. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. 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 opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. The shot heard around the gym. Sidney McKissack. Women's Basketball. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 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 Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. Printable version (PDF) KWC held the No. PERSONAL The Trojans face No. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. 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. Crazy.". The podcast is hosted by former World Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. "This is a team from a different conference we're about to play. We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. 6 ranking. View Full Bio, Yasmine Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. 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 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 "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. WebWomen's Basketball More + Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2023 Great Midwest Tournament Page 2022-23 Game Notes Kari Pickens press conference Record book 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. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. WebRamsey was the NCAA Division II national coach of the year and the GLIAC coach of the year. 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. 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. In knocking out the No. In knocking out the No. All Rights Reserved. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. Matchup History. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. Joining the Eagles as freshmen Nov 11. The first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops.