In 2021-22, Ashland University's athletic department began its membership in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.
It has taken only two academic years for the Eagles as a whole to reach the top of the conference mountain, as, on Tuesday (May 16) afternoon, it was announced that AU has earned its first Great Midwest Presidents' Cup title. Ashland ended with 170 points, followed by Findlay (169), Tiffin (147.5) and Walsh (146).
"We are extremely proud of this award," said
Al King, Ashland Director of Athletics. "I'm happy for our student-athletes, coaches and staff who have sacrificed so much and worked so hard, day in and day out, to make this possible. I'd also like to thank
Dr. (Carlos) Campo for his tremendous support. This doesn't happen without the commitment of the administration."
President Campo expressed his utmost pride in the university's athletes and their remarkable achievements, stating, "Winning the G-MAC President's Cup is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and perseverance of our student-athletes. It is a reflection of their exceptional talent and the unwavering support they receive from our coaching staff, faculty, and staff. This accomplishment reaffirms our commitment to fostering a culture of excellence in both academics and athletics at Ashland University."
This is the first time Ashland has won a conference all-sports title since earning the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's President's Trophy in each of its first three years of membership from 1995-96 to 1997-98.
It was a true team effort in winning the 2022-23 Presidents' Cup, as every Ashland team which could have either won a Great Midwest championship and/or competed in a conference tournament did so.
The Great Midwest Athletic Conference Presidents' Cup is awarded to the member institution that has the highest score for sports sponsored within the Great Midwest. Points shall be awarded based on winning percentage in regular season standings for those team sports with a conference schedule and standings. Points shall be awarded based on results of the championship meet for those sports without a regular season conference schedule.
By that criteria, Ashland teams to win 2022-23 Great Midwest titles for the purpose of the Presidents' Cup were football, volleyball, women's basketball, STUNT and men's golf.
"I'd like to add how thrilled we are to be part of the G-MAC," King said. "We've enjoyed our two years in the conference and value the relationships we have with all the other institutions. It means a great deal to us to represent the conference wherever we go. We're incredibly proud to wear the GMAC patch."
ALL-TIME GREAT MIDWEST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE PRESIDENTS' CUP WINNERS
2022-23 –
ASHLAND
2021-22 – Findlay
2020-21 – Findlay
2019-20 – Findlay
2018-19 – Findlay
2017-18 – Hillsdale
2016-17 – Cedarville
2015-16 – Cedarville
2014-15 – Cedarville
2013-14 – Cedarville
2012-13 – Trevecca Nazarene
