It has been quite the turnaround for the Oilers, going from missing the postseason in 2017 to first-round playoff host in 2018 with a quarterfinal win.
Fierce defense has been the name of the game with Findlay hovering near the top of the conference standings for the duration of the season.
Ahbe has been one of the catalysts, flying all over the field to make an impact that isn’t necessarily appropriately reflected in the box scores as a defender.
The Oilers stifled Tiffin to close out the regular season with a commanding edge in the shot department, 24-5. Ahbe then helped key a first-round shutout for UF against 2017 championship finalist/NCAA qualifier Ohio Dominican on Saturday.
ODU managed just seven shots while Findlay had six in a defensive battle.
Ahbe has played a team-high 1,436 minutes while starting 15 of the team’s 16 contests this fall.