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The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

The Student News Site of Ashland University

The Collegian

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 Eagle faithful rally at the red carpet while waiting for the Eagles to arrive in Dallas.

Eagle Nation encouraged to support AU’s champions upon return

Katelyn Meeks, Managing Editor April 2, 2023

On Monday, April 3, the AU women’s basketball team returns to campus at approximately 2:30 p.m. at Kate’s Gymnasium in the circle, according to Chris Kohuth, assistant athletic director.  All students,...

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...

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...

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...

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

LIVE: Ashland women’s basketball competes in D-II national championship

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 30, 2023

The Ashland University women’s basketball team has had an exciting 2022-2023 season. On top of the team’s undefeated season, a Great Midwest Athletic Conference Championship, a Midwest Regional Tournament...

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...

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 Jenna Kotas cheers on the Eagles

Eagle assistant coach Jenna Kotas given Thirty Under 30 award

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 20, 2023

Ashland University's women's basketball team has continued to add accolades and honors to their illustrious undefeated season. The Eagles, who are gearing up to take on UT Tyler in the Elite Eight,...

NCAA Division II Elite Eight Full Team Preview

NCAA Division II Elite Eight Full Team Preview

Cade Cracas, Sports & Digital Editor March 20, 2023

As March rolls on so does the NCAA Division II Postseason Tournament, and the Elite Eight has finally arrived. Eight of the best teams in the Division II women's basketball scene have traveled from...

The Eagle faithful ready to support women’s basketball in Missouri

The Eagle faithful ready to support women’s basketball in Missouri

Brynn Meisse, Features Editor March 17, 2023

Ashland University's women’s basketball team has had the support of the Ashland community over the years.  Many dedicated fans have traveled with the team to cheer them on throughout the Elite Eight....

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