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Eagle veterans Hallie Heidemann and Annie Roshak high-five at the NCAA D-II National Championship.

Women’s basketball receives 2022-23 national championship rings

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter September 24, 2023

Seven months after winning the national championship game the Ashland University women’s basketball team recently received individual customized rings for the undefeated 2022-23 campaign.  The rings...

Roshak drives to the hoop in the 2022-23 national championship.

Eagle Annie Roshak cements AU women’s basketball legacy

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor April 4, 2023

Throughout the last four seasons, the Eagles have found a consistent rhythm of excellence. Involved in that excellence, has been duel threat leader, forward Annie Roshak. When the Eagles won the 2022-23...

The Eagle faithful stand in the bus loop, awaiting the arrival of the team.

Eagle basketball arrives home from trip to Dallas

Gage Eldridge, Reporter April 3, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team arrived home to a crowd of fans dressed in purple and gold in Ashland on April 3, at 3:00 pm. The team was excited after winning the national championship...

Eagle transfers Savaya Brockington and Maddie Maloney embrace one another after winning the Midwest Regional Championship.

Transfers help raise AU women’s basketball ceiling in 2022-23 season

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor April 3, 2023

After the Ashland University women's basketball team fell to the Walsh Cavaliers, 72-62, to finish the team's 2021-22 season, questions arose on what they were going to do to heighten their ceiling. Before...

The Eagles national championship trophy rests with the banner behind it.

Eagle watch party in Kate’s Gymnasium witnesses history

Alaina Kathrein, Reporter April 1, 2023

On Saturday, April 1, Ashland University’s athletic department held a national championship watch party in Kate's gymnasium. The Eagle pride was through the roof as the “Purple Swarm” packed the...

Former AU womens basketball coach takes over at D-I Michigan State

Former AU women’s basketball coach takes over at D-I Michigan State

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor April 1, 2023

After years of success at Bowling Green State University, women's basketball Head Coach Robyn Fralick's ship has sailed with the program. As of Friday, March 31, it has been confirmed that Fralick has...

Coach Pickens on the left, and Olson on the right, prepare for the national championship

D-II Player of the Year vs. D-II Coach of the Year, the 2023 national championship

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 31, 2023

The Division II women's basketball sphere has blessed the 2022-2023 season with impeccable play, and the national championship should be no different. The No. 1 seeded Ashland University Eagles and...

Preview: The Eagles look to complete undefeated season vs. Bulldogs

Preview: The Eagles look to complete undefeated season vs. Bulldogs

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter March 31, 2023

The Ashland University women’s basketball team is set to play in the national championship game vs the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on Saturday, April 1. The Eagles look to remain undefeated and go the...

Ashland University to host national championship watch party

Ashland University to host national championship watch party

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 30, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team is gearing up for the NCAA Division II 2022-2023 national championship. On Saturday, April 1, 2023, the Eagles will be taking on the University of Minnesota...

American Airlines Center prepares for the Division I, II and III national championships.

NCAA celebrates 50 years of Title IX in Dallas

Brynn Meisse, Features Editor March 29, 2023

In honor of the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the women’s basketball Division II and III national championship games will be held at the Dallas Mavericks’ Arena. The D-I Final Four and beyond are to...

The history of Eagle basketball in the national championship

The history of Eagle basketball in the national championship

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 28, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team is no stranger to finding itself atop the Division II scene and a part of the national championship as they've been seen there four times in program history. This...

The Eagles hoist the GLIAC trophy above their heads during the 2019-2020 season after taking down Grand Valley State.

2020: AU’s women’s basketball’s undefeated season that was never completed

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 26, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team is widely regarded as one of the most successful Divison II basketball programs in the 21st century. Through five appearances in the Elite Eight and Final...

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