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Wayne State women's cross country triumphs at SVSU Red October meet

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 18, 2024

The Wayne State University women's cross country team concluded its 2024 regular season with a victory at the Saginaw Valley State University Red October 6K meet. The team secured first place with a total of 28 points, outperforming Alma, which finished second with 47 points. The host Cardinals scored 69 points, and Olivet ended with 90 points.

Wayne State volleyball splits matches at Midwest Regional Crossover

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 18, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team had mixed results on the first day of the Midwest Regional Crossover in Hammond, Indiana.

Wayne State teams to compete in SVSU Red October Meet

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 17, 2024

The Wayne State University men's and women's cross country teams are set to participate in the SVSU Red October Meet. The event will take place at the SVSU Cross Country Course in University Center, Michigan, hosted by Saginaw Valley State.

Wayne State hosts Davenport for GLIAC swimming and diving dual

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 17, 2024

Both Wayne State University swimming and diving teams will host Davenport University this Friday in their first GLIAC dual of the 2024-25 season. The event will take place at 5 p.m. inside the Matthaei Natatorium.

Wayne State men's golf hosts final fall tournament at HawksHead

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 17, 2024

Wayne State University's men's golf team is set to conclude its fall season by hosting the HawksHead Invitational this weekend at the HawksHead Golf Course in South Haven, Michigan. The tournament will take place on Saturday and Sunday, with tee times starting at 9 a.m. both days.

Wayne State prepares for tough matchup against Davenport

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 16, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is set to face Davenport on the road this Saturday at 2 p.m. in Caledonia. The Panthers currently hold a 4-2 record overall and are 1-1 in the GLIAC.

Wayne State prepares for Midwest Region Crossover volleyball tournament

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 16, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to participate in the 16th annual Midwest Region Crossover, scheduled for Friday and Saturday in Hammond, Indiana.

Wayne State men's golf finishes fourth at Doc Spragg Fall Invitational

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 15, 2024

Wayne State University's men's golf team concluded the Doc Spragg Fall Invitational in Findlay, Ohio, on Tuesday, securing a fourth-place finish. This marks the first time this season that the Warriors did not win a tournament after starting the 2024-25 campaign with four consecutive victories. The team posted a three-round score of 868 (+4), finishing just six strokes behind the second place.

Wayne State announces fencing schedule including new competition

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 15, 2024

Wayne State University's fencing programs, under the guidance of second-year head coach Andy Tulleners, have released their schedule for the 2024-25 season. Coach Tulleners expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming competitions, stating, "We are looking forward to the start of our competitive season. This year we have added the Brown Invitation in November to our schedule. As the team gets stronger, we are always looking for more competition to help push us to work harder. Adding Brown will help us do that as we look forward to hosting the CCFC's this year."

Carl Ware earns GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week honors

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 14, 2024

Wayne State University's senior linebacker, Carl Ware, has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week. This marks the first time in his career with the Warriors that he has received this recognition.

Ziad Elsissy inducted into Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 14, 2024

Ziad Elsissy, a distinguished fencer and Wayne State University alumnus, will be inducted into the Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 25, at The Eastern.

Reagan Justice named GLIAC athlete of the week for second time in 2024

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 14, 2024

Reagan Justice from Canton, Michigan, and a senior at Salem, has been named the GLIAC Female Cross Country Athlete of the Week for the second time in 2024. The announcement was made by the league on Monday morning. This recognition marks the sixth time in her career that she has received this honor.

Wayne State men's golf team ranks fourth in Findlay Invitational

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 14, 2024

Wayne State University's men's golf team is positioned fourth among 19 teams after the initial two rounds of Findlay's Doc Spragg Fall Invitational. The event, held in Findlay, Ohio, marks the second-to-last tournament for Wayne State this fall season. The Warriors achieved a score of 575 (-1), with standout performances from Andrew Daily, who tied for 10th place individually with a score of 142 (-2).

Wayne State men's golf heads to Ohio for Doc Spragg Fall Invitational

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 13, 2024

Wayne State University's men's golf team is set to compete in the Doc Spragg Fall Invitational hosted by Findlay. The event will take place at the Findlay Country Club in Ohio, where the Warriors will aim to continue their winning streak of four tournaments this season. The competition involves 54 holes, with 36 scheduled for completion on the first day.

Wayne State women's golf finishes fifth at Davenport Panther Invitational

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 13, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded the fall segment of their 2024-25 season at the Davenport Panther Invitational in Augusta, Michigan. The event took place at Stonehedge North Golf Course, which will host the 2025 GLIAC Championships. The Warriors secured fifth place among 13 teams with a total score of 608 (+32) over two rounds.

Wayne State falls short against fourth-ranked Ferris State in weather-delayed matchup

By Western Wayne Today | Oct 13, 2024

Wayne State University's football team faced a tough match against Ferris State University, losing 27-14 in a game delayed by weather conditions. The game, initially halted on Saturday due to lightning, resumed on Sunday with Ferris State leading 10-0.