ASHLAND — Ashland University’s football game against Ferris State on Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at Jack Miller Stadium/Martinelli Field will be broadcast on ESPN3 as part of the 2017 Division II Football Showcase. One of the top early-season matchups in NCAA Division II, the Eagles are coming off a 9-2 season and a Great […]
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Former AU pole vaulter sets PR in Sweden
ASHLAND — Former Ashland University pole vaulter Katie Nageotte keeps reaching for the stars. She got a little closer to space on Tuesday (July 11) in Gothenburg, Sweden, as she cleared a personal-best vault of 4.72 meters. That mark puts Nageotte fifth all-time in United States outdoor history and seventh all-time in the U.S., indoors […]
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Shaheen comes home to Ashland to prep for Bears camp
ASHLAND — Where does Chicago Bears rookie tight end Adam Shaheen spend one of his final 10 days prior to the start of his first National Football League training camp? At his old stomping grounds, of course.
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AU alum Meder, Shaheen prepare for NFL camps
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s alums in the National Football League will begin the path toward the 2017 regular season in July. Former Eagle All-American defensive lineman Jamie Meder (Cleveland Browns) and former AU All-American tight end Adam Shaheen (Chicago Bears) will start their respective 2017 training camps in a couple short weeks.
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Trio of former AU players thriving in pro ball
ASHLAND — A trio of former Ashland University baseball players are impressing their respective organizations/teams in minor-league and independent play so far in 2017. – Right-handed pitcher Art Warren has been a key reliever for the Class High-A Modesto Nuts in the Seattle Mariners organization. He is 2-1 with two saves and a 4.13 earned-run […]
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Kari Pickens promoted to associate head coach for AU women
ASHLAND — As a player on Ashland University’s women’s basketball team, Kari Pickens needed just two years to ascend to the top of the conversation of best player in program history. As a coach on the Eagle women’s hoops staff, Pickens has needed another short period of time to climb the coaching ladder, as she […]
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AU runner honored by Sen. Larry Obhof
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 […]
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Sussman promoted to head cross country coach
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 […]
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Fralick, AU women to be honored at Columbus Clippers game
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.
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AU Hall of Fame, Student-Athletes of the Year honorees named
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 […]