They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. Chase Campbell. Richard Vasey. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. ASHLAND, Ohio. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. She was named to the all-Atlantic 10 Rookie Team, and, as a sophomore, was cited as a CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-District pick. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. Phiakhamngon, Makayla The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Printable version (PDF) Sidney McKissack. 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. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. 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. 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. But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. 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. It was a good pick-me-up. ASHLAND Its great to be playing basketball in March. 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. The No. DiGiulio, Mallory 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). 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 Scurlock, Izzy PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR You know. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. 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. 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. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head 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). 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. 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 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. And there is the Image. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' Head Women's Basketball Coach. KWC held the No. The first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops. 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'. In knocking out the No. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". The No. Iwami, Clara Even in the half-court, the poise that we played with was the best Ive seen it in a long time.. "They showed up. The shot heard around the gym. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Teague-Perry, Carlotta Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional. All Rights Reserved. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". Nov 11. Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. 6 ranking. All rights reserved. WebJonathan Williams. We were amped up, its tournament time. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 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Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. 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. The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. Crazy.". "We needed that. 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 Ahllamara, Brianna "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Nov 12. Allison, Eliza Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. I wanted to win. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. 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. / North Central / Purdue Smith steps down from women's basketball post. 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. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Ht. 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. 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. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. | 333 Murfreesboro Pike. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the Sales' shot was huge emotionally for both teams. Roster. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. 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. The podcast is hosted by former World Hernandez, Camille I want to give our guards a ton of credit, Pickens said. 75 at Southwest Baptist. 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. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 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. 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. Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. 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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. 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. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). It was a beautiful shot. 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. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. 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. WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. 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. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. 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. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. Cl. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. PERSONAL In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament 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. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. 601-979-2291. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. "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. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. Matchup History. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. Assistant Coach. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Year School Record Pct. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. The Trojans face No. In knocking out the No. 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. Name Pos. Scoreboard. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games Women's Basketball. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. "We wanted to win. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. Walk, Mia Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. 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 Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. The Cavs scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter and held the Eagles scoreless for almost four minutes. 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 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. We werent going to let anyone attack us. There is no additional information to display. 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. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. A day after scoring her 2,000th career point, Mayci Sales finished with a game-high 20 points to lead the Cavaliers (28-4). Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In the G-MAC Tournament final, the Eagles took it to the Cavs and led by 19 at halftime. After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. 601-979-2291. Robbins, Danasia This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. 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
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