Tiffin University (7-19, 5-16 GLIAC) knew it would have its hands full with 5th-ranked Ashland coming to the Gillmor Center, and the Eagles did not disappoint their travelling fans, jumping out to a 17-4 lead to start the game and never looking back en route to a 85-69 victory.
The Eagles (26-1, 20-1 GLIAC) shot the lights out in the opening half, shooting 68 percent while holding the Dragons to 35 percent. They built a 29-13 lead after one quarter and didn't cool off much in the second quarter, outscoring TU 23-13 to lead 52-26 at the break.
TU did outscore the Eagles 20-14 in the third quarter but could get no closer than 16 points in the second half.
The Eagles fired at a 59 percent field goal clip for the game, while the Dragons, buoyed by 54 percent second half field goal shooting, finished at 44 percent. TU had 24 turnovers leading to 33 Ashland points, while Ashland dominated inside 48-22.
Bre Nauman led TU with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Kaylee Patton had 15 off the bench. Kiley May also added 11 points with 3 three pointers, while Deidre McKay had 9 points with 7 assists. Jessica Farr added 10 rebounds with her 4 points, and Ali Schirmer had 8 points and 4 assists.
