The No. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. 1 and undefeated Ashland University (30-0, 20-0 Great Midwest) for the Great Midwest Championship on Saturday at 2:00 PM (CT). Smith steps down from women's basketball post. Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. We attacked them.. Assistant Coach. Sidney McKissack. All Rights Reserved. I thought it made a big difference, and got us some easy buckets in transition. Iwami, Clara Neither team pushed their lead beyond four points in the first half. Ashland will go for its second straight GMAC tournament title at 3 p.m. today against Trevecca Nazarene. "We wanted to win. Lili Wilken began the second quarter with a three to give the Trojans back the lead. Wilmot, Kalei ASHLAND When the basketball calendar turns the page to tournament time, its almost impossible to beat the Ashland University womens team at Kates Gymnasium. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. 72 Trevecca Nazarene. Joining the Eagles as freshmen A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. Year School Record Pct. After being named head coach in 2016, her impact was felt immediately. Ashland University head women's basketball coach Kari Pickens has announced four additions in the 2023-24 recruiting class. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. 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: Image. 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 Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. In the second half, Head Coach Kari Pickens of the Eagles was very unhappy with the teams performance. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. 3/1/2023, Cedarville University is a Christian university located in Cedarville, Ohio. Walk, Mia The Trojans have dominated their opponents in the third quarter all year. 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 Matchup History. Crazy.". Teague-Perry, Carlotta In knocking out the No. Pickens was a member of two state-championship teams (2006-07) and a state runner-up (2009). 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 No. The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. 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. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. For Ashland University womens basketball coach Kari Pickens, there are countless hours spent planning, traveling, recruiting, practicing and games. 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. We werent going to let them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. Heading into halftime, the Eagles shot an impressive 50% from the field and beyond the arc heading into halftime as they led 46-23. 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. 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 last time we played (Malone) we got 15 post touches the entire game and we are a team that averages about 30-plus touches. 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. 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. 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. The Eagles move to 30-0 this season, the McMillen hit three free throws to seal the win. 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 4 Year Degree. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for 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 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. 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. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. For this team to come out and play so well defensively, the way they were rebounding and their toughness, it was amazing.". 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. WebTitle. 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. Keeley Carter scored seven of those points. We were amped up, its tournament time. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State Our girls, Im going to give them a ton of credit, Pickens said. Roster. The Eagles were able to separate themselves early, and never looked back as they secured a 69-52 victory. 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. "We're going to take the day and regroup," Bruce said. We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Having to beat Malone for a third time in 2022-23, the No. DiGiulio, Mallory In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's 3-seed Trojans were a 58-48 upset winner over No. ASHLAND, Ohio. 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. 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. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. Three more inside baskets from Smith, Roshak and Miller made it 80-54 before a final Malone score finished the game. Taylor. 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. The winner of the Trevecca and Ashland game receives the conferences automatic bid to the NCAA Championships. Roster. 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 The Eagles cut it to 69-62 in the final minute. "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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. As time in the first quarter ran down, the Panthers pulled ahead by four (15-11) and led 15-13 edge at the break. At River View High School, Pickens was a two-time first-team all-Ohio selection. 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. The Cavs increased their advantage to an eye-popping 40-26 at halftime. 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. 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. Trevecca took two of three meetings with the Panthers this season, but KWC owns the all-time series lead 17-7. Trevecca entered the Great Midwest tournament with the No. 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. Hoover gradAnnie Roshak finished with 13. The podcast is hosted by former World 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 The Trojans have been outscored in all of the other three quarters. The Trojans outrebounded the Panthers 44-37. 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. 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. You know. Top-seed Walsh ended the Trojan's season in the quarterfinals. Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. 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. The No. There is no additional information to display. 601-979-2291. "It was almost a blessing it left that taste in our mouth. It was then the Trojans used a 9-2 run to go up 31-28 with just over a minute left in the half. Women's Basketball. PICKENS YEAR-BY-YEAR Williams, Shakia We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. Matchup History. 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). Being the aggressors tonight, I think that really fueled us and got us the win.. 601-979-2291. Through the final two quarters, they shot 30% from the field and 30% from beyond the arc while putting up just 23 points. A driving basket by Brockington and a three-point play by Roshak ended the half with AU in front 39-32. Kloppenburg-Pruitt, Richard After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game againstGrand Valley State. Just like the first quarter, the second quarter was a blowout as well. Robbins, Danasia On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. 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. 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. 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. Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. KWC held the No. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Cl. Brockington contributed 11 points off the bench. Walsh had some trouble closing out the game against Ashland's pressure. Allison, Eliza The Eagles prepare for the starting lineups to be announced. 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. When the 6-1 senior nailed a triple from the top of the circle, the lead grew to 74-52. Then Faith Wilken had a pair of buckets. Scurlock, Izzy CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Jason Smith has resigned his position as women's basketball head coach at Cedarville 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. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster; No. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. 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. She snatched a loose ball and banked in a shot at the buzzer to give Walsh a 55-47 lead. In 2009, she was the Ohio co-Player of the Year. So does a spot in the NCAA Division II Women's Basketball TournamentMidwest Regional final. 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Women's Basketball 5 ranking. Trevecca earned the second seed at the G-MAC Championships hosted by Cedarville. Phiakhamngon, Makayla 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. They did it seven days after losing by 10 to Ashland in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. WebRamsey was the NCAA Division II national coach of the year and the GLIAC coach of the year. Scoreboard. Chase Campbell. Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. WebJonathan Williams. All rights reserved. The all-GMAC first-team player was scoreless in the third period after putting up just four points in the first half. 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. Pickens played two seasons at Dayton, where she scored 389 points and averaged 6.0 ppg. 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March Ashland won the meeting earlier this season in Ohio on December 19, 2022, 83-50. The three other Ashland women's head coaches to get to at least 100 games 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. Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program.