Ashland University

COLUMBUS — Ohio Senate President Larry Obhof (R-Medina) recognized an Ashland University track and field champion yesterday on the Senate floor. Myles Pringle, a sophomore at Ashland University, won the NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championship for the Men’s 400-meter dash in March and the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field […]

ASHLAND — Ashland University’s cross country and track and field programs are keeping change in the family. Jacob Sussman, who had been serving as Eagle assistant cross country coach/assistant track and field coach/director of track and field operations, has been named AU head cross country coach. Sussman will continue in his other two capacities, as […]

ASHLAND — In March, Ashland University’s women’s basketball team won the 2017 NCAA Division II national championship in Columbus. In July, the Eagle women will return to Ohio’s capital to celebrate that national title with Ashland alumni – and the Columbus Clippers. Ashland head coach Robyn Fralick will throw out the first pitch at the […]

ASHLAND — The rolls for both the Ashland University Hall of Fame and Student-Athletes of the Year have grown once again, as a combined nine deserving honorees have been selected for their respective honors. AU’s 2017 Hall of Fame class features Brandon Cornell (baseball), Heather Lefford Edborg (softball), Amber Rall Groves (women’s basketball), Tim Houseman […]

ASHLAND — As announced by Ashland University Director of Athletics Al King on Wednesday (June 14), the Ashland Golf Club is the new home for Eagle men’s and women’s golf. Ashland’s athletic department and the Golf Club have signed a three-year contract. “Our teams are excited to be playing at the Ashland Golf Club,” said […]

ASHLAND — Emlyn Knerem is coming home. The former Ashland University pitcher was named the Eagles’ new head softball coach on Friday (June 9) by Director of Athletics Al King. “I believe that in Emlyn Knerem, we have a rising star in the coaching profession,” said King. “She did a terrific job in her interview, […]

ASHLAND — Ashland University Director of Athletics Al King announced on Tuesday the hire of Logan Cooke as AU’s head men’s golf coach. “It’s always invigorating to see an energetic young coach get his or her start,” King said. “Logan helped us several years ago as an assistant coach, and he was well-liked and respected […]

ASHLAND — It’s early June, but the prognostications for the 2017 college football season already have begun. In the Lindy’s Sports College Football National 2017 Preview magazine, Ashland University’s football team is slotted No. 20 in the NCAA Division II preseason poll. The final 2016 American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division II Coaches’ Top 25 […]

ASHLAND – After 13 years at the helm of the Ashland University men’s golf team, Darrin Jones is retiring as head coach. Jones, 40, said several factors played into his decision to step down from the job. One major factor is his family – his wife and two kids. “For example, my daughter has played […]