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SPORTS

The Eagles rejoice after securing the win in the Final Four against Glenville State.

Eagles gear up for Minnesota Duluth in National Championship game

Ethan Jenkins, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

The national championship game is set for April 1, 2023, between the Ashland University women’s basketball team and the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs. The No. 1 and No. 2 seed in the Elite Eight took...

The Eagles hoist the trophy after winning the National Championship in 2013.

The history of AU women’s basketball winning a National Championship

Ethan Jenkins, Sports Editor March 23, 2023

Only one win away from taking home a national championship, the Eagles are looking to win their 3rd championship in a decade. Punching their ticket to Dallas, Texas, the Eagles took down the Glenville...

The Eagles stand at center court to celebrate their win in the Final Four against Glenville State

The Eagles head to National Championship after taking down Pioneers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor March 22, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team just cannot stop winning as in the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Tournament the Eagles took down the reigning National Champions, 76-67. After taking...

The Eagles perform their end-of-practice tradition by shooting half court shots. Head Coach Kari Pickens makes one, and the team huddles around in excitement.

AU women’s basketball’s pregame rituals and traditions

Olivia Pliske, Reporter March 22, 2023

The Ashland University Women’s Basketball team has many traditions that they have done throughout this season that seems to be helping them succeed this year and helped lead them to the 2023 NCAA Elite...

The history of AU womens basketball in the Final Four

The history of AU women’s basketball in the Final Four

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor March 22, 2023

Ashland University's women's basketball team is no stranger to appearing in the Final Four of the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament. In the history of the program, they've taken five trips to the...

Guard Macy Spielmann stands in practice running through drills.

Macy Spielman creates her own path en route to Final Four

Olivia Pliske, Reporter March 22, 2023

The name “Spielman” may not come as a surprise to most. To Ashland fans, Ashland Eagles women's basketball player Macy comes to mind, while to football fans, her dad Chris Spielman may pop into their...

Eagle guard Hallie Heidemann stands at the free throw line against UT Tyler in the Elite Eight.

Guard Hallie Heidemann leads team in final season with Eagles

Ethan Jenkins, Sports Editor March 22, 2023

Graduate student guard, Hallie Heidemann, has been a leader for the undefeated Eagles who are only two wins away from a national championship. Heidemann has been with the Eagles for five seasons, increasing...

Morgan Yoder brings the ball up against the Findlay Oilers in the season-opener.

Eagle sophomore guard Morgan Yoder looks to return to play

Olivia Pliske, Reporter March 22, 2023

Sophomore guard Morgan Yoder is set to make her first appearance in the NCAA tournament this Wednesday, March 22nd, in the Final Four game against Glenville State in St. Joseph Missouri.  Yoder has...

Head Coach Kari Pickens talks to starting point guard Morgan Yoder on the sideline.

Head Coach Kari Pickens looks for her third National Championship

Brynn Meisse, Features Editor March 21, 2023

Winning the NCAA National Championship is impressive on its own, but the potential to win three times is historical. Head Coach Kari Pickens has been a part of the two times the Eagles have won National...

Assistant Coach Kotas walks down the sideline in Kates Gymnasium.

Eagle Jenna Kotas named Division II Assistant Coach of the Year

Cade Cracas, Sports & Breaking News Editor March 21, 2023

The Ashland University women's basketball team found another accolade during its hectic week in St. Joseph, Missouri. On Tuesday, March 21, Assistant Coach Jenna Kotas of the Eagles was announced as...

The Eagle faithful lean over the railing, cheering for the womens basketball team in the Elite Eight.

The ‘Purple Swarm’ makes the drive to St. Joseph, Missouri

Brynn Meisse, Features Editor March 21, 2023

When the Eagles won their Elite Eight game last night it was almost like the team was in Kate’s Gymnasium back in Ashland, Ohio.  The arena was filled with fans dressed in purple and gold who made...

Eagle forward Annie Roshak prepares at the free throw line for two shots against UT Tyler in the Elite Eight.

Eagles gear up for first-ever meeting with Glenville State in Final Four

Ethan Jenkins, Sports Editor March 21, 2023

On Monday, March 20 the Ashland University Women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four winning 81-72 against UT Tyler. The Eagles are now set to face the Glenville State Pioneers, the reigning...

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