EDITOR’S NOTE: Much of the information for this story was originally published by the Ashland University Sports Information Department at this link. ASHLAND — Ashland University begins the NCAA Tournament on Friday at Allendale, Michigan as the top-ranked team in the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll.As announced by […]
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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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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 […]