HISTORY MADE AGAIN! No. 7 STUNT Wins Second Straight Conference Title

In 2023, Ashland University's STUNT team made history by becoming the first conference STUNT champion in history.
 
In 2024, the Eagles have made history by doing it again.
 
On Saturday (March 30) afternoon in Tiffin, No. 7-ranked Ashland (15-7) defended its Great Midwest Athletic Conference title by topping No. 6 Trevecca Nazarene (15-6), 13-9, in the postseason tournament championship game.

"I think this one had a lot more meaning for us. They were so passionate," said Ashland head coach Denise Farnsworth. "Our girls just played for each other, and I think that love showed today. In the end, that's probably just set us apart, that our kids love each other so much."
 
Saturday's game also was the rubber match between the Eagles and Trojans, as each team won once during the regular season.

"I'm happy for Trevecca. They put out a heck of a fight," Farnsworth said. "In the end, we won and we got the job done. I don't think I could be more proud."
 
POST-GAME NUGGETS

• With the game tied at 4 at halftime, Ashland scored all four points in the third quarter, and continued with the advantage throughout the final period.
• Senior flyer/tumbler Lily Boldman was the Eagles' highest-rated player in the victory with 48 points, and was named the Championships Most Valuable Player. Junior flyer/tumblers Alyssa McLaughlin and Kylie Adams were named to the all-tournament team.
• "Lily played great these last three days. She was the high scorer every day," Farnsworth said.

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A full day of STUNT on April 6 at Kates Gymnasium – with Ashland playing Concordia (Mich.) at 10 a.m., Muskingum at 2:30 p.m. and Kentucky at 6:30 p.m..