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The Ashland University Women’s Basketball team began their 2016-2017 season on the road, taking on Ohio State in exhibition play.

The #5 Eagles traveled to the Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio, losing to the Buckeyes 88-79.

Junior forward Andi Daugherty led all scorers with 24 points, also grabbing five rebounds. Junior forward Laina Snyder also added a double-double, scoring 14 points along with 14 rebounds.

The Eagles entered the exhibition coming off a season in which they finished 31-2, 21-1 in GLIAC play.  The Eagles now prepare for the 2016 GLIAC/GMAC crossover tournament.  The Eagles first game in the tournament is Friday, Nov. 11 against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets. 

The Eagles exhibition loss to Ohio State can be heard in its entirety below.