EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was submitted by Ashland University student Cade Cracas exclusively for Ashland Source and Richland Source. ALLENDALE, Mich. — The No. 1-ranked Ashland University women’s basketball lost just two games during the 2023-24 season. Both defeats came to the same team, and the second of those losses ended AU’s year. That decision […]
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AU women declaw Panthers to advance in NCAA Tournament
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was authored by Ashland University student Cade Cracas, exclusively for Ashland Source. ALLENDALE, Michigan — The venue may change, but the high-powered machine that is the Ashland University women’s basketball team continues to hum at peak efficiency. Last week the Eagles rolled to a GMAC conference title in the friendly confines of Kates […]
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Ashland dismisses Thomas More in GMAC semifinal to reach title tilt
ASHLAND — An ugly first quarter may have been the spark for a brilliant second quarter. Whatever the primer, the defending national champion Ashland University women’s basketball team utilized a 19-4 spurt in the second period to tame Thomas More 67-56 on Friday night at Kates Gymnasium. “It was a hard-fought win,” said AU coach […]
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No. 1-ranked Eagles set tone for March with GMAC quaretrfinal blowout of Findlay
ASHLAND — One game at a time. That’s what the Ashland University women’s basketball team tells itself, but the Eagles have to know they’re only seven games away from winning it all — for the second year in a row. Tuesday night’s victorious matchup in Kate’s Gymnasium against the Findlay Oilers got them one step […]
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AU women tearing through season as nation’s No. 1 team
ASHLAND – For most teams in Division II women’s basketball, this point in January is the home stretch. For Ashland University – if history keeps repeating – it’s not even the halfway point. Five times since 2012, the Eagles have played in the national championship game. If rankings are any indicator, they’re on pace to […]
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Loudonville ranked 4th in 1st girls state basketball poll
LOUDONVILLE — The Loudonville girls basketball team is clearly the class of the sport in north central Ohio. The Redbirds are also making waves statewide. Coach Tyler Bates’ squad is ranked No. 4 (with 58 points) in the Division IV girls basketball poll, released this week by the Associated Press. Loudonville is the only area […]