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Several members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team are set to compete in the Elaine Leigh Invitational at Oakland University this Friday and Saturday. The event will take place at the Oakland Track and Field Complex.

Wayne State men’s tennis ends regular season against Purdue Northwest & Davenport

Wayne State University's men's tennis team, ranked No. 25, is set to conclude its regular season with matches against Purdue Northwest and Davenport. The Warriors will face Purdue Northwest in Griffith, Indiana, at the Match Point Tennis Facility on Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The following day, they will compete against Davenport at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wayne State women’s tennis eyes regular-season title with upcoming matches

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, ranked No. 20, is preparing for a crucial weekend with matches against Purdue Northwest and Davenport. These matches will determine the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship. The Warriors will face Purdue Northwest at the Match Point Tennis Facility in Griffith, Indiana, on Friday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The following day, they will play against Davenport at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 1 p.m.

Wayne State athletes honored with prestigious GLIAC awards

Three Wayne State University athletes have been recognized with the GLIAC Commissioner's Award, as announced by the league office. The award is given to six male and six female student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central W City of Dearborn: Precinct Dearborn City 00032

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Western Wayne Today analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 912 voters in Central W City of Dearborn: Precinct Dearborn City 00032 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Wayne State women's golf team ready for GLIAC Championships

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to compete in the GLIAC Championships at Stonehedge North Golf Club in Augusta, Michigan. The competition will begin with 18 holes on Friday and another 18 on Saturday. Teams that rank among the top four after these rounds will advance to the Match Play Semifinals, scheduled for later on Saturday. The finals are slated for Sunday.

Thailyia Christensen honored as GLIAC Track Athlete of the Week

Wayne State University redshirt senior Thailyia Christensen has been named the GLIAC Track Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career. This recognition follows her performance at the Long Beach State Beach Invite, where she achieved an NCAA Division 2 provisional time in the steeplechase. She improved her personal record by 2.31 seconds, finishing with a time of 10:37.86, which currently ranks 14th nationally according to TFRRS.

Wayne State hosts crucial baseball series against Grand Valley

Wayne State University is set to host Grand Valley State in a significant four-game baseball series at Harwell Field from Friday through Sunday. The Wayne State Warriors, with a record of 23-13 overall and 12-6 in the GLIAC, currently hold a narrow lead over the Grand Valley State Lakers, who stand at 18-16 overall and 10-6 in the conference standings. Both teams are chasing Saginaw Valley State, which leads the league.

How did Central City of Dearborn: Precinct Dearborn City 00031 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Western Wayne Today analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 980 voters in Central City of Dearborn: Precinct Dearborn City 00031 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Northwood defeats Wayne State baseball team with late-game rally

Wayne State University's baseball team, holding a 23-13 record, faced Northwood University in a closely contested game. Despite leading 3-2 through six innings, Wayne State fell to Northwood, who scored two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, resulting in a 5-3 victory for the Timberwolves. The Warriors are set to return to GLIAC play with a four-game series against Grand Valley State at Harwell Field.

Wayne State's Malak Arafat earns first GLIAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week award

Wayne State University sophomore Malak Arafat has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the first time in her career. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday.

Daniel Grey earns fourth GLIAC men's tennis player award this season

Wayne State University's Daniel Grey has been awarded the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Men's Tennis Player of the Week for the fourth time this season. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday afternoon.

Salma Abdrabou competes at world fencing championship

Wayne State University freshman fencer Salma Abdrabou recently competed at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the King Saud University Sports Arena and marked her second international appearance of 2024.

Wayne State women's golf finishes third at Cavalier Classic