ASHLAND — Harding’s improbable run through the Division II playoffs will last at least another week thanks largely to fullback Cole Chancey. A 5-foot-9, 195-pound freshman, Chancey rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns as the Bisons stampeded to a 34-24 win over Ashland at AU’s Jack Miller Stadium. Harding (10-3) won its 10th straight […]
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Ogi, Ashland U. ready for Round 2 in D-II playoffs
ASHLAND — Luke Ogi never expected to be Ashland University’s workhorse, but the former West Holmes star isn’t complaining about his expanded role. The Eagles (11-1) knocked off two-time defending national champion Northwest Missouri State in a deluge at Jack Miller Stadium last week thanks in no small part to Ogi. The redshirt sophomore rushed […]
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Ashland ousts two-time defending national champ in sloppy playoff opener
ASHLAND — There will be a new Division II national champion this fall. Ashland University’s miserly defense made sure of it. The third-seeded Eagles overcame five turnovers and a pair of blocked punts to knock off No. 6 seed Northwest Missouri State 21-18 in a Super Region Three quarterfinal at rainswept Jack Miller Stadium. AU […]
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Two-time defending national champ awaits Ashland in playoff opener
ASHLAND — He never lost a regular season home game in four years as Ashland University’s starting quarterback, but Travis Tarnowski is haunted by his one home postseason appearance. The newly-crowned Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Player of the Year will get the chance to put those memories to bed for good when the Eagles […]
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AU women add four in 2018-19 recruiting class
ASHLAND — Ashland University head women’s basketball coach Robyn Fralick has announced the signing of four players in the 2018-19 recruiting class. “We are thrilled about our 2018 recruiting class,” Fralick said. “They embody what our program stands for – being a great teammate and hard workers. The work ethic and character of this group […]
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AU women celebrate title with ring ceremony, win over Notre Dame
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s women’s basketball team took one last look back at 2016-17 before resuming their winning ways in 2017-18. Following their national-championship ring ceremony prior to the new season’s home opener vs. Notre Dame College on Tuesday (Nov. 14) night at Kates Gymnasium, the No. 1-ranked Eagles defeated the Falcons, 108-71. Ashland has […]
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Ashland to host two-time defending national champ in opening round of playoffs
ASHLAND — Ashland University quarterback Travis Tarnowski exorcised a demon. The emotions of last year’s playoff snub have finally been cleansed. The NCAA announced its Division II playoff field late Sunday afternoon and, as expected, Tarnowski and the Eagles earned one of the 28 bids. AU will host two-time defending national champion Northwest Missouri State […]