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.
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Former AU pitcher Knerem named new Eagle softball coach
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.
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New London grad named AU men’s golf coach
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 […]
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AU ranked No. 20 in Lindy’s preseason poll
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.
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AU men’s golf coach steps down after 13 years
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.
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Ashland University AD reflects on big sports year
ASHLAND — This was a memorable sports year for the Ashland University athletic department, and it began on a worldwide stage. In August, Ashland University grad Carlin Isles helped U.S. finish ninth in the rugby competition at the Olympics in Rio De Janeiro. Isles finished the tournament with a total of six tries for 30 […]
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AU’s Pringle wins 400, men tie for third at nationals
BRADENTON, Florida — A feverish couple of hours on Saturday night – and a total team effort over three days – led to Ashland University’s men’s track and field team finishing in a tie for third place at the 2017 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Bradenton, Fla. The Eagles finished with […]
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3 Eagles earn All-American honors in day 2
BRADENTON, Florida — Three Ashland University athletes earned All-American honors on Day 2 of the 2017 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Bradenton, Fla., on Friday. In the men’s discus throw, junior Daniel Roberts earned his second All-American award in as many days in finishing fourth at 55.05 meters/180-feet-7. On Thursday (May […]
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AU’s Roberts wins hammer throw title at nationals
BRADENTON, Florida — It wasn’t a bad late afternoon and early evening on Thursday (May 25) for Ashland University junior thrower Daniel Roberts at the 2017 NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Bradenton, Fla. Roberts won his first NCAA Division II outdoor national championship on Thursday, earning the men’s hammer throw title […]
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AU track team ready for outdoor nationals
BRADENTON, Florida – A group of 18 Ashland University track and field athletes are in the Sunshine State preparing to compete in the 2017 Outdoor NCAA Division II Championships. Fifteen men and three women are representing the Eagles at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida at the event which runs Thursday, May 25, through Sunday, […]