GREENWOOD - After an extensive national search, Stephanie Gehlhausen (pronounced /G/el-housen) has been named Lander University women's basketball head Volunteer Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Copyright 2023 Ashland University Athletics. Carlotta Kloppenburg-Pruitt. Trevecca received a bye in the quarterfinals but lost to third-seeded Kentucky Wesleyan in the semifinals. In knocking out the No. In the semifinals, Trevecca defeated Ursuline. The No. 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 And there is the Assistant Coach. Pickens is married to husband Brad, and they have a son, Elijah, and a daughter, Chloe. Final. AU's Women's Basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick is featured on a 30-minute podcast that is focused on Division II sports. Matchup History. AU went at Malone with man-to-man, zone and some full-court pressure defense. ASHLAND, Ohio. They were able to outscore the Arrows by 11. The No. "We wanted to win. A Roshak drive to the basket gave Ashland its first 20-point lead, 63-43, in the fourth quarter. Bayleigh Carmichel hit a three to knot it up at 7-7. They did it again on Friday outscoring the Panthers 18-4 in the third. But Ashland womens basketball coach Kari Pickens knows her team will have to play better to have a long run during tournament time. 2020-21 Ashland 16-9 .640 1-ranked Ashland University women's basketball team did just that on Friday (March Ashland will go for its second straight GMAC tournament title at 3 p.m. today against Trevecca Nazarene. 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. Richard Vasey. The Eagles finished the 69-52 win shooting 41% from the field and 36% from deep. The Eagles hold a 3-0 advantage in the series with Trevecca. ASHLAND, Ohio. But it was much more than offense that allowed the Eagles to pull away from the Pioneers. "It was definitely a momentum builder," Carter said. On the contrary, the Arrows outscored them in the second half by six. Kentucky Wesleyan knocked off Trevecca in the championship. 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 them just run the same stuff that they want to run the entire time. Yoder knocks down five threes in win over Ursuline. 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. 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. We were amped up, its tournament time. Year School Record Pct. "We were just trying to get people open, and they found me early.". 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 Neither team was able to hold the lead for long. Lili Wilken started the scoring with a three. Allison, Eliza Trevecca reached the postseason championships for the first time in three years as the eighth seed. Women's Basketball. The Yellow Jackets compete for championships in 16 NCAA. "We needed that. Ashland University's Annie Roshak (42) steals the ball from Malone University's Erin Kaufman (33) during the GMAC Conference Womens basketball They threw a double here and there but I think we were prepared really well for whatever they were going to throw at us. Nashville, TN 37210-2877 Still ranks 10thon Ashland's all-time scoring list (1,414 points) despite playing just two seasons in the program. Matchup History. Crazy.". 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. 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 This will be updated after each Ashland University women's basketball game. Was named the women's basketball program's 13. 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Women's Basketball; Kari Pickens: Women's Basketball Head Coach 419-289 I loved that today we were the aggressors. Saturday's second-round game at Kates Gymnasium proved it. 2-ranked Eagles, the Cavs reached a regional finalfor the first time as an NCAA program. Pickens led the State Basketball League in free-throw percentage (85.4) and rebounds (299), and was second in points per game. PERSONAL Name Pos. Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News EditorMarch 1, 2023. 601-979-2291. 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). 2018-19 Ashland 29-3 .906. Keeley Carter scored seven of those points. 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). Walsh beat Ashland 72-62 to reach Monday's title game against Grand Valley State. Sha Carter added 15 points and nine rebounds. 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The other two meetings were last year when the Eagles beat Trevecca 86-41 (2/10/2022) and 106-55 (1/31/2-22). Later in the quarter, Emma Palmer made a layup that tied it at 11-11. Since 2002, she has served as the head coach of the University of Maryland women's basketball team. One new transfer player, fifth-year Maddy Maloney from Saginaw Valley State WebOn top of that, the womens basketball program will be bringing in a new assistant coach, Jenna Kotas. Ht. ", Reach Mike at mike.popovich@cantonrep.com. Lili Wilken had 13 points and six rebounds. 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. The first quarter was a defensive battle as the two teams mixed in a few baskets between defensive stops. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Ashland (29-3) made a run, but Sales hit arguably the shot of the game at the end of the third quarter. That forced the Pioneers into a four-of-13 shooting third period with five turnovers. 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. Ashland won the only meeting this year 83-50 on December 19, 2022. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. I felt like there was a little more one-on-one inside today, Roshak said. We have to get a new scouting report and get back to work. I think that was a big emphasis all week and I thought we did that really well.. In the spring of 2014, Pickens played professionally for the Lakeside Lightning in Perth, Australia. The No. Taylor. The podcast is hosted by former World 6 ranking. Nov 12. After a year away, the Trojans returned to the Great Midwest Championships as the seventh seed. Two early McMillen 3s were a sign the Cavswere a different team this time. In addition to her coaching duties at AU, Ramsey is the school's senior women's Yoder finished the contest with 15 points, while Hayley Smith, Annie Roshak and Macy Spielman all finished with 10. Hometown / High School; 1: Savaya Brockington: G: 5-4: Jr. Indianapolis, Ind. They helped stake Walshto a 22-15 lead. 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. Keeley Carter had four points during the run, and Kor Fornesa Liu scored three points. WebBrenda Sue Frese (born April 30, 1970) is an American women's basketball head coach and former player. Women's Basketball. 1-ranked Eagles advanced to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Tournament championship game with an 80-56 semifinal win over Malone on Friday night. Trevecca again defeated Central State in the tournament opener, this time in the quarterfinal round. Chase Campbell. N. | Jacksonville, FL 32211 904-256-7400 Accessibility Terms of Service Privacy Policy Ad Blocker Detected Thanks for Robbins, Danasia 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. On the year, the Trojans have outscored their opponents 552-405 in the third. Assistant Coach. Pickens was named Great Midwest Coach of the Year in the team's first season in the league. View Full Bio, Yasmine Nashville, TN 37210-2877. I was going to do whatever I can for my team. 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. Trevecca went into halftime up 32-31. After winning on back-to-back nights, the Cavs will have the benefit of an off day before they face Grand Valley State. 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. All rights reserved. Vasey, Gary In her fourth year as head coach, she won the 2006 Women's National Championship.She won the 2009 ACC Regular Season and Tournament 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. 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. 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. I released it, saw it was going in and that's what happened.".