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The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

AU forward Avery Rosso takes a kick from the corner for the Eagles in the 2023 season.

The Eagles prepare for Division I Ohio State in 2024 exhibition

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor April 13, 2024

Ashland, Ohio - While the Eagles may be comfortable at the Division II level, the team will look to bounce up to higher-level competition in 2024. On Sunday, Aug. 25, the Ashland University women's...

Eagle midfielder Ella Schneider dashes down the field with a Cedarville player trailing her.

AU women’s soccer falls in NCAA Tournament to Lakers, 1-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor December 9, 2023

An undefeated season came to a close for the Ashland University women's soccer as they fell to the Grand Valley State Lakers in the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Division II postseason tournament. With...

The Eagles stand together at midfield in preparation for the outing against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets in the second round of the tournament.

Sweet Sixteen: AU women’s soccer makes first appearance since 2004

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor December 1, 2023

The term: sweet sixteen, normally represents the birthday of an individual turning 16 years old. However, for the Ashland University women's soccer team, the Sweet Sixteen has a different meaning. For...

Graduate assistant coach Luisa Herrera helps the team prepare for a game. 

AU women’s soccer GA, Luisa Herrera, continues to showcase love for the game

Gage Eldridge, Reporter November 28, 2023

No matter where you live in the world, there is always one major hobby that connects people to each other: sports.   Sports have allowed people to bond with one another whether that be through cheering...

The Eagles huddle together with their hands in the air in preparation for second half action in the NCAA Tournament.

AU women’s soccer knocks Cedarville out of tournament in 2-0 win

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor November 18, 2023

The year is 2004, and the Ashland University women's soccer team is taking on the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in hopes of moving onto the third round of the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament....

Ashland University womens soccer forward McKinley Mendenhall takes a corner kick for the Eagles.

Eagles push past Michigan Tech in first round of NCAA Tournament, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor November 16, 2023

The Ashland University women's soccer team competed in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Quarterfinals at Ferguson Field against the Michigan Tech Huskies. The outing was played on Thursday, Nov. 16,...

Eagle forward Sydney Polen takes a shot against the Timberwolves in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship.

Eagles prepare for first round of NCAA D-II Postseason Tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor November 14, 2023

Although the Ashland University women's soccer team came up short in a penalty kick shootout in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) championship, 4-2, the team has secured a birth into the NCAA...

Eagle forward Dani Hicks entered the semi-final round with nine goals and six assists on the 2023-24 season, securing her a spot on the GMAC All-Conference First Team.

Onto the championship: AU women’s soccer takes down Cedarville, 3-0

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor November 9, 2023

The Ashland University women's soccer team has remained undefeated through 20 games in the 2023-24 season as they advance to the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) Tournament Championship. On...

Eagle forward McKinley Mendenhall takes a corner kick for the team during a conference outing.

AU women’s soccer takes down Thomas More in quarterfinal round of conference tournament

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor November 6, 2023

The Ashland University women's soccer team competed against the Thomas More Saints on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Ferguson Field in the opening round of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) tournament. The...

The Eagles rejoice after pulling off a 2-0 win over the Panthers at a snowy Ferguson Field in Ashland, Ohio.

AU women’s soccer finishes regular season play with win over Ohio Dominican

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor October 31, 2023

Ferguson Field in Ashland, Ohio, paid host to two things: the first snowfall of the year, and last regular season contest of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference season on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Eagles...

Goalkeeper Maddie Dolenga makes a save while training prior to a conference contest.

Eagles leave weekend with 0-0 draw against Findlay Oilers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor October 30, 2023

The Ashland University women's soccer team found themselves in a hard-nosed battle against the University of Findlay Oilers this past Saturday, Oct. 28, as they left the game with a scoreless draw. Just...

Eagle defender Lexi Syroka walks on a soaked Ferguson Field after the Eagles completed a conference outing against Lake Erie College.

AU women’s soccer pockets a point on the road in 1-1 outing against Oilers

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor October 22, 2023

Through 15 games to start the 2023-24 fall season, the Ashland University women's soccer team remains undefeated as the No. 1 ranked team in the country at the Division II level. The Eagles and Oilers...

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