The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. All rights reserved. Final. Phiakhamngon, Makayla 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. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. 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. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. "We wanted to win. Staff Directory - Ashland University 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. Four Recruits Join Womens Basketball In 2023-24 Class Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. 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. We werent going to let anyone attack us. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. Women's Basketball Coach Womens basketball welcomes new transfers The Collegian PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR "They showed up. Feary, Emma Nashville, TN 37210-2877. AU women's basketball coach Kari Pickens dominating double Women's Basketball "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. 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. 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. 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. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. Matchup History. 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Even in the half-court, the poise that we played with was the best Ive seen it in a long time.. As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Williams, Shakia 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. 75 at Southwest Baptist. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. 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. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. All rights reserved. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 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). I wanted to win. Keeley Carter scored seven of those points. Wilmot, Kalei Women's Basketball Allison, Eliza 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. TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. In year two of the Great Midwest Championships, Trevecca again won the regular season and earned host honors of the championships. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. 2023 www.cantonrep.com. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. No. 1 AU Women Best Pioneers, Go To 30-0 And Great Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball You know. 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. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000 Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. 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. 2-seed Kentucky Wesleyan in Fridays second semifinal game. Scurlock, Izzy 2022-23 Women's Basketball Schedule - Ashland University 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. She was the teams Most Valuable Player, averaging 21.1 points, 11.1 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. All Rights Reserved. Women's Basketball. The No. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. I loved that today we were the aggressors. Crazy.". 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. Nov 11. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. Smith steps down from women's basketball post. 601-979-2291. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. There is no additional information to display: Chase Campbell. 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. Name Pos. Women's Basketball Coaches 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'. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. 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). Ht. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head Printable version (PDF) Nov 12. 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. 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. View Full Bio, Yasmine Women's Basketball Coaches Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. 4 Year Degree. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. 6 ranking. PERSONAL Northland College, an NCAA Division III institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin, is seeking a Head Women's Basketball Coach. Cl. 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.