Ashland University's STUNT team is used to program firsts.
On Friday (April 26) night, the Eagles achieved two more – their first all-time overtime win, and their first Division II nationals victory. After losing the first game of the day to No. 3 Dallas Baptist, 14-12, AU won another tight affair, 16-14 in overtime, to No. 7 and Great Midwest Athletic Conference rival Trevecca Nazarene.
"Today, we made history by winning our first game at the national level. I couldn't be more proud of this team," said Ashland head coach
Denise Farnsworth. "They were motivated in the way they prepared for this event, and it certainly showed in both of our games today."
Ashland continues to extend its program records for single-season wins (18) and single-season games played (27).
POST-GAME NUGGETS
- In the game against DBU, top Eagle scorers were senior flyer/tumbler Lily Boldman with 45 points, and junior flyer/tumblers Alyssa McLaughlin and Elly Dukes with 44 points each.
- The win over the Trojans saw Boldman lead the way with 63 points, with McLaughlin right behind with 60 points.
UP NEXT
Day 2 of nationals on Saturday (April 27) at 3:45 p.m. Eastern/2:45 p.m. Central, vs. No. 4 Maryville.
