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The women’s basketball team gets hyped up prior to the game.

AU women’s basketball top Wayne State Warriors  

Dashia Lanai , Sports Editor November 13, 2024

The Ashland University No. 5 women’s basketball team took on the Wayne State Warriors on Sunday Nov. 10 on the road in Detroit, Michigan.  The Eagles’ defense struggled behind the Warriors’ offense...

AU forward Annie Roshak celebrates during the G-MAC championship in 2024.

Former Ashland Eagle nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year 

Dashia Lanai, Sports Editor September 3, 2024

Former Ashland University women’s basketball player, Annie Roshak, has been nominated for Great Midwest Athletic Conference 2024 NCAA Woman of the Year.  The Great Midwest Athletic Conference moved...

Erin Daniels drives to the hoop against the Oilers in the opening round of the G-MAC tournament.

A Second Chance: Eagles’ guard Erin Daniels returned to the court in the 2023-24 campaign

Avery Rosso, Reporter March 24, 2024

Erin Daniels on the women’s basketball team has a unique story about her time at Ashland University. "I came to Ashland in 2018 with the hopes of one day winning and National Championship, and it...

Eagle guard Savaya Brockington dribbles the ball with her left hand towards the basket.

Eagles’ quest for back-to-back championships comes up short in loss to Ferris State

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 16, 2024

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Heartbreak away from home. Back on Dec. 16, 2023, the Eagles and Bulldogs took on one another in non-conference regular season action. The Bulldogs would give them their first loss...

Eagle guard Savaya Brockington holds up three fingers after hitting a three pointer.

Eagles prepare for rematch against Bulldogs in second round of NCAA tournament

Ethan Jenkins, Reporter March 16, 2024

Allendale, Mich. – A chance to avenge the lone blemish of the 2023-24 season lies ahead of the Ashland University women’s basketball team. In semifinal action of the Midwest Regional Tournament...

The Eagles' Brockington, Smith, Howe and Dever high-five one another after a basket is made early in the contest against the Panthers.

Eagles declaw Panthers in opening round of NCAA tournament, 102-65

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 15, 2024

On the road, or at home, it doesn't seem to phase the Ashland University women's basketball team. The Eagles moved to an overall record of 31-1 on the 2023-24 campaign as they took down the Drury University...

The Eagles will kickoff play in Allendale, Mich., for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

88.9 WRDL leads coverage of AU women’s basketball throughout NCAA Tournament

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 14, 2024

More women's basketball action means more coverage from Ashland University's student-run radio station, 88.9 WRDL. As the Eagles prepare to make the flock north to Grand Valley State University (GVSU),...

The Eagles sit on the bench prior to the starting lineup announcements inside of Kates Gymnasium.

Editorial: Ashland University should be hosting the Midwest Regional Tournament

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 11, 2024

Some things just make you shake your head. On Sunday, March 10, I opened up my laptop to check the NCAA Division II women's basketball selection show. After watching for a few minutes, I started to...

Eagle guard Savaya Brockington takes a mid range shot in the conference tournament against the Saints.

Eagles flock north to Grand Valley State for NCAA Midwest Regional showdown

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 10, 2024

Seeing the Ashland University women's basketball team in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament has become almost common at this point. For the third straight season, the Eagles have been ranked as...

The Eagles celebrate at center court inside of Kates Gymnasium after winning the GMAC championship.

Eagles soar above Trojans, claim conference championship victory

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 9, 2024

That's now three in a row for the Ashland University women's basketball team. On Saturday, March 9, the Eagles defended their Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) successes as they took down the...

Eagle guard Macy Spielman rejoices with her teammates Annie Roshak and Hayley Smith after a basket is scored.

Eagles secure home victory over Thomas More Saints in GMAC semifinal clash

Cade Cracas, Digital Editor March 8, 2024

The Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) runs through Kates Gymnasium. On Friday, March 8, the Ashland University women's basketball team stormed past the Thomas More Saints in a confident 67-56...

Vermilya drives to the hoop in a high school contest.

AU women’s basketball team looks to bring in Ashland County rising star

Ben Nichols, Reporter February 10, 2024

Ashland University’s newest women’s basketball recruit Corri Vermilya is making headlines even before she steps foot on a college court. Vermilya is a senior at nearby Loudonville High School, just...

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