ASHLAND — In 2015-16, Ashland University’s men’s basketball team began its 12-game winning streak on Jan. 23. In 2016-17, the Eagles started their latest winning streak a little earlier (Jan. 7), and haven’t looked back yet, posting their sixth straight victory, 86-65, over Findlay on Saturday (Jan. 28) at Kates Gymnasium. Ashland is 13-6 overall […]
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AU women roll over Findlay to stay unbeaten
ASHLAND — On Saturday afternoon, the No. 1-ranked Ashland University women’s basketball team tied a program record with 15 3-point field goals, and almost set new school standards for assists (34) and field-goal percentage (64.3). Most importantly, the Eagles earned yet another win.
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Adrian Cook quietly slaying opponents for AU
ASHLAND – His coach refers to him as a “quiet assassin.” This season, Adrian Cook has been killing opponents at both ends of the court, leading the Ashland University Eagles in scoring and steals. “He is ‘old-school’ in the sense that he lets his ‘game’ do the talking. When he shows you that he can […]
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Undefeated AU women hoops team holds on to top poll spot
ASHLAND — In the latest Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll, released on Tuesday (Jan. 24) afternoon, Ashland University’s women’s basketball team sits at No. 1 for the sixth time in a row. The 19-0 Eagles are one of four remaining undefeated teams in Division II. In this week’s […]
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AU men’s basketball game scheduled for Saturday cancelled
Ashland University’s men’s basketball team’s home game against Ohio Mid-Western, scheduled for Saturday (Jan. 21), has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Eagles, 11-6 overall and 6-5 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and winners of four games in a row, will play their next game on Thursday (Jan. 26) at 7:30 p.m. […]
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AU grad Hundley signs deal to play hoops in Australia
DETROIT – After intimidating opposing players in the paint for three seasons at Kates Gymnasium, Michael Hundley is making the jump to play pro in the Land Down Under. The 6-foot 9-inch Detroit native who graduated from Ashland University in 2016 inked a deal this week to play with Eastern Mavericks of the Premiere League […]
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Five and counting: AU women take top spot in poll again
ASHLAND — Ashland University’s women’s basketball team has earned the No. 1 spot in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches’ Poll for the fifth consecutive time, the latest of which was on Tuesday (Jan. 17) afternoon. The Eagles (18-0 overall, 10-0 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) received 22 of […]
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AU’s Snyder earns GLIAC South Player of the Week honors for 4th time this season
ASHLAND — It might seem like a broken record, but the sound continues to be sweet for Ashland University’s women’s basketball team. For the fourth time this season and the eighth time in her Eagle career, Ashland University junior forward/center Laina Snyder is the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference South Division Player of the Week, […]
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AU men hold off Hillsdale for 86-76 win
ASHLAND – Trailing 64-61 with 7:34 left in the game, the Ashland University men’s basketball team needed someone to step up. And then, something happened. “You know what happened? Marsalis Hamilton happened,” said Ashland University coach John Ellenwood. “He was a great player for us tonight.”
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Top-ranked AU women top Hillsdale, move to 18-0
ASHLAND — After trailing 26-22 at the end of the first quarter, the Ashland University women’s basketball team turned up the intensity in the second stanza on the way to an 85-66 win over Hillsdale College. “Our defensive intensity just wasn’t where it needed to be,” Ashland coach Robyn Fralick said of the first quarter. […]