Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. 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. The No. Chase Campbell. The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. 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 The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. Assistant Coach. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Cl. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". 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. I was going to do whatever I can for my team. 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. 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. There is no additional information to display: 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. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. The Panthers later got another four-point lead (26-22) with 3:32 left in the half. All rights reserved. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. Morgan McMillen hit three 3s and scored 18 points. The shot heard around the gym. 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. 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. Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. "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. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. ASHLAND, Ohio. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. 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. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. Vasey, Gary 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 On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for WebTitle. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard DiGiulio, Mallory The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. There is no additional information to display. Matchup History. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. 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. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. In knocking out the No. Taylor. 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'. We attacked them.. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. Walsh and Ashland each won a close gameon the other's court during the regular season. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. The podcast is hosted by former World Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. Image. Head Women's Basketball Coach. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. 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. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State 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. This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. In knocking out the No. 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. 601-979-2291. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. 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. Nov 11. 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. The Eagles did their best work on Malone guard Alexis Hutchison, who lit up AU for 29 points in the season finale. View Full Bio, Yasmine Assistant Coach. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. Hernandez, Camille WebJonathan Williams. 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). 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. "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. We werent going to let anyone attack us. 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 No. You know. 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 WebWomen's Basketball More + Roster Coaches Schedule Statistics News 2023 Great Midwest Tournament Page 2022-23 Game Notes Kari Pickens press conference Record book 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. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Yoder and Heidemann each had five assists, and Yoder and Brockington combined had just one turnover. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". Crazy.". At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. 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. Scoreboard. "We were like, 'OK, that was the shot.' The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. 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. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. "We needed that. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. 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. Nov 12. 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. Ashland will go for its second straight GMAC tournament title at 3 p.m. today against Trevecca Nazarene. But the Eagles were just getting started. I wanted to win. "They showed up. Name Pos. The opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. 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. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR Web2022-23 Women's Basketball Coaching Staff 2022-23 Women's Basketball Support Staff Jacksonville University 2800 University Blvd.