Ashland University's men's basketball team experienced an 84-83 road loss as Cedarville's 18th and final 3-point field goal in the closing moments led to the Eagles' fourth consecutive loss, leaving them at 16-10 overall and 10-9 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Cedarville improved to 19-10, 13-6 with the victory. Both teams had a strong offensive start, with Cedarville leading 14-8 at the first media timeout and eventually extending their lead to 44-30. However, Ashland fought back, reducing the deficit to 49-42 by halftime and later taking the lead at 60-57. Despite holding a 76-66 lead with 4:30 remaining, the Eagles succumbed to Cedarville's late surge, culminating in a winning 3-point shot with six seconds left.

By the Numbers
  • Five Eagles scored in double figures
  • Ashland made 57.9% from the field
  • Ashland out-rebounded Cedarville 40-32
State of Play
  • Ashland: 16-10 overall, 10-9 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Cedarville: 19-10 overall, 13-6 in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference
  • Upcoming: Senior Day and regular-season finale on Saturday (March 2) at 3 p.m. at the Sherrill Hudson Court at Kates Gymnasium vs. Findlay (12-15, 9-10)
What's Next

The Eagles will face Findlay for their senior day and regular-season finale on Saturday (March 2) at 3 p.m. at the Sherrill Hudson Court at Kates Gymnasium.

Bottom Line

The Ashland University men's basketball team's loss to Cedarville, despite a strong offensive performance, underscores the team's need to maintain momentum and composure in closing moments of high-stakes games.