I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. 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. Allison, Eliza
I was going to do whatever I can for my team. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's Richard Vasey. Ahllamara, Brianna
Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. 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. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. "We all watched some film and were all pretty bummed. Faith Wilken and Emma Palmer both added eight points. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for 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. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Trevecca beat Central State in the semifinals before falling to Urbana in the championship. 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. 601-979-2291. 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. All rights reserved. In knocking out the No. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. 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 the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. Teague-Perry, Carlotta
PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR
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 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 Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. There is no additional information to display:
It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. 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. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". Year School Record Pct. 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. I wanted to win. Keeley Carter led the Trojans with 17 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Coach 'ABE' led UCF to a 131-49 record in six seasons. 2019-20 Ashland 31-0 1.000
Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. 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 Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. 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. "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Athletic Director Chris Cross made the announcement and says the University has immediately begun a search for the next head coach. 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. Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. The second-seeded KWC Panthers defeated the Trojans in the quarterfinals. I changed up our defenses more this game than I have the entire year and they responded so very well. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head 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. 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 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. 5 ranking. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 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 took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. The No. "We were just running our offense," McMillen said. "I describe it as just toughness," Sales said. 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. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 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. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.". For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. Vasey, Gary
Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. All rights reserved. Perry High School graduateKarlee Pireu scored 19 points in her final game for Ashland. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. "We wanted to win. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. KWC held the No. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard
TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS HISTORY, TREVECCA GREAT MIDWEST POSTSEASON HISTORY. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. Women's Basketball. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. 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. They were ready to play, which was awesome.". 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. 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. The sixth-ranked Lakers beat Drury 74-69 in Saturday's first game. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. 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. Division II varsity sports with student-athletes maintaining a focus on ministry and impacting the world for Christ. 601-979-2291. Hernandez, Camille
After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. Midwest Region Crossover. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. It was a good pick-me-up. Joining the Eagles as freshmen Printable version (PDF) 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. Phiakhamngon, Makayla
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. 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 opening period saw AU take a 17-16 lead after 10 minutes with 10 lead changes and a tie. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. Scurlock, Izzy
All Rights Reserved, Assistant Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator/Director of Academic Support Services for Athletics, Assistant Athletic Director/Director of Game Operations/Facilities/Ticketing and Camps, Assistant Athletic Director/Compliance Director/Business Manager, Administrative Assistant - Main Athletic Office, Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant, Head Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC, LAT (Football, women's basketball), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MA, ATC (Men's soccer, men's basketball, men's tennis, women's tennis), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MA, ATC (women's soccer, wrestling), Assistant Athletic Trainer - ATC (Cross country, men's golf, women's golf, softball), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, LAT, ATC (Volleyball, swimming and diving, women's lacrosse), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC (Football, track and field), Assistant Athletic Trainer - MS, ATC (Football, STUNT, cheerleading/dance, baseball), Director of Creative Services for Athletics, Graduate Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Head Cross Country Coach/Director of Track & Field Operations, Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers, Assistant Football Coach - Quarterbacks / Passing Game Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Interior Defensive Line, Assistant Football Coach - Cornerbacks / Recruiting Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Wide Receivers / Video Coordinator, Assistant Football Coach - Defensive Ends, Assistant Football Coach - Safeties / Director of Football Operations, Running Backs / Assistant Recruiting Coordinator, Graduate Assistant Football Coach (Defense), Head Cheer and Dance Coach/Head STUNT Coach, Assistant Cheer and Dance Coach/Assistant STUNT Coach, Assistant Track & Field Coach (Sprints/Hurdles), Assistant Sprints/Hurdles Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. Keeley Carter scored seven of those points. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. 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. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. There's no limit to how far the Cavaliers can stretch this postseason out now. 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. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville Taylor. Wilmot, Kalei
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. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. Women's Basketball
The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. The Eagles have not lost to the Trojans and are 3-0 vs. Trevecca. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Nov 12. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. 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. Assistant Coach. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. Women's Basketball - Support Staff. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640
But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. We were really attacking them and continuing to be strong inside. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. "They showed up. Our guards really made that change and I thought we were able to expose them.. Cl. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. The top eigth region team advance to the NCAA Midwest Regional.