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Select members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team participated in the Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Twilight event in Berea, Ohio. The goal was to improve their marks for potential selection to the NCAA Championships later this month.

Saginaw Valley ends Wayne State baseball season in extra innings

Wayne State University's baseball team concluded their season with a close game against Saginaw Valley State University. The match, held at Jackson Field in Lansing, Michigan, saw Wayne State trailing 8-3 by the eighth inning. However, a grand slam by Jacoby Dale and an RBI single from Drew Hill tied the game at 8-8.

Wayne State men’s golf team aims to improve standing in NCAA Super Regional

Wayne State University's men's golf team improved their performance by two strokes on the second day of the 2024 NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Warriors recorded a score of 266 on Friday, following an opening round of 288. Despite this improvement, they dropped to a tie for 16th place among 20 schools with a total score of 574.

Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Midwest Regional finals

Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 21, advanced to the finals of the NCAA Midwest Regional after defeating Ferris State University 4-0 on Friday. The match took place at Norwalk High School's tennis courts in Ohio.

Wayne State players earn top honors in GLIAC baseball awards

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its 2024 baseball postseason awards, recognizing several players from Wayne State University. Karter Fitzpatrick and Drew Hill were among those honored with major awards.

Davenport defeats Wayne State at GLIAC tournament opener

The Wayne State University baseball team faced a setback in the opening game of the 2024 GLIAC Tournament, losing to Davenport University with a score of 11-2. The match took place on Thursday night, where Wayne State, seeded third and holding an overall record of 29-20, was defeated by fourth-seeded Davenport, which has an overall record of 19-32.

Karter Fitzpatrick receives national honors for perfect game performance

After receiving the GLIAC Pitcher of the Week award for the eighth time in his career, Karter Fitzpatrick has gained national recognition. Fitzpatrick was honored as National Pitcher of the Week by both D2 Baseball Insider and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).

Wayne State men's golf team opens NCAA Super Regionals in Edmond

The Wayne State University men's golf team commenced their journey at the 2024 NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional with a score of 288. This effort places them in the 15th position after the first day of competition at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Wayne State golfers earn All-GLIAC honors

Three members of the Wayne State University women's golf team have been recognized with All-GLIAC honors, as announced by the league on Wednesday. Maisarah Hezri and Beca Vestman were named to the First Team, while Sabel Imesch received Honorable Mention recognition.

Wayne State men’s tennis prepares for NCAA tournament clash with Tiffin

The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked No. 20 nationally, is set to begin its NCAA Championship journey on May 13 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors, who are the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional, will face off against No. 37-ranked Tiffin University, the sixth seed, at 2 p.m. The winner of this match will compete against either Ferris State or Grand Valley State on May 14.

Wayne State University athletes compete in long jump at Hillsdale meet

Two athletes from Wayne State University's women's outdoor track and field team participated in the long jump event at Hillsdale's Last Chance Meet on Wednesday.

Wayne State prepares for NCAA Midwest Regional against Ferris State

Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 21, is set to participate in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional on May 10 in Norwalk, Ohio. The team will face Ferris State at 2 p.m., with the winner advancing to play either Tiffin University or Northwood on Saturday.

Wayne State women's golf finishes season at NCAA East Regional

The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded its 2023-24 season at the NCAA East Regional in Carmel, Indiana. The Warriors finished 13th out of 15 teams with a total score of 989 over three rounds. Beca Vestman from Madrid, Spain, led the team by tying for 11th place individually with a score of 231 (+15).

Isabella Depaulis, former Divine Child High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship