ASHLAND — A week ago, the Ashland University women’s basketball team was in an overtime battle on the road at Grand Valley State. The unbeaten streak and perfect season were all on the line, and the Eagles pushed the pressure aside to pull through with a victory. After the game, questions arose about the grind […]
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AU men’s basketball — turning water to steam with Club 212
ASHLAND — The Ashland University (AU) men’s basketball program wants to establish itself as one of the premier institutions in Division II. With that in mind the team is looking for assistance to get to the next level. AU recently created the “212 Club” as a means of getting help in the areas of recruiting, […]
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Shelby’s Brooks part of talented AU recruiting class
ASHLAND — One name stood out among the rest when Ashland University coach Lee Owens introduced his 45-man recruiting class on a snowy Wednesday afternoon inside the VIP Room at AU’s Troop Center. Billy Bahl already has arrived on campus and the strong-armed 6-foot-4 quarterback brought with him an impressive — albeit less than traditional […]
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Crestview product Stimpert living a dream by flying with Eagles
ASHLAND — Renee Stimpert worked her way through the crush of humanity outside of Ashland University’s Kates Gymnasium like a traffic cop, directing fans into open areas of the lobby in an effort to relieve some of the congestion. The AU women had just put the finishing touches on their 57th consecutive victory, a 111-46 […]
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AU freight train shows no sign of slowing
ASHLAND — As the 50-year celebration of basketball at Kates Gymnasium continued Saturday afternoon, the home fans couldn’t have asked for a better team performance as a backdrop. The Ashland University women’s basketball team extended its win streak to 57 by defeating the Tiffin Dragons, 111-46.
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Women’s Basketball: Ashland vs. Tiffin
IMG_8832.jpg IMG_8836.jpg IMG_8838.jpg IMG_8844.jpg IMG_8845.jpg IMG_8846.jpg IMG_8847.jpg IMG_8849.jpg IMG_8850.jpg IMG_8851.jpg IMG_8858.jpg IMG_8859.jpg IMG_8866.jpg IMG_8868.jpg IMG_8870.jpg IMG_8872.jpg IMG_8879.jpg IMG_8885.jpg IMG_8886.jpg Ashland University’s Laina Snyder, a West Holmes graduate, shoots over a pair of Tiffin defenders during a regular season game at AU’s Kates Gymnasium. IMG_8892.jpg IMG_8893.jpg IMG_8894.jpg IMG_8902.jpg IMG_8904.jpg IMG_8924.jpg IMG_8929.jpg IMG_8941.jpg IMG_8942.jpg IMG_8943.jpg IMG_8948.jpg IMG_8949.jpg […]
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Men’s Basketball: Ashland University vs. Tiffin
Ashland University’s Ben Haraway, a Norwalk product, brings the ball up the floor during a regular season game against Tiffin. IMG_8974.jpg IMG_8976.jpg IMG_8977.jpg IMG_8978.jpg IMG_8979.jpg IMG_8981.jpg IMG_8982.jpg Ashland senior Wendell Davis handles the ball during a game against Tiffin earlier this season at Kates Gymnasium.
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Is AU’s win streak tarnished if it doesn’t include another title?
ASHLAND — In American sports culture, it’s all about the championship. They don’t do banner ceremonies for win streaks, after all. But is that they way it should be?
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Pure grit stretches AU win streak to 53
ASHLAND — How do you stay unbeaten and keep the longest winning streak in Division II history alive? With coaching, talent and an extreme work rate.
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AU women bring national record into Thursday night clash
ASHLAND — As a rule, Ashland University’s women’s basketball team features is an unselfish bunch of players. The No. 1-ranked Eagles, however, have been collecting records in recent seasons like they want them all to themselves. Another one was earned on Jan. 6 afternoon in Marquette, Mich., as Ashland topped host Northern Michigan, 99-59, for […]