Western Wayne Today

Wayne State University's women's basketball team is set to host two upcoming games in Detroit, facing Grand Valley State and Davenport. After a successful road trip with victories over Parkside and Purdue Northwest, the Warriors are looking forward to these matchups.

Grand Valley State continues its dominance in the series against Wayne State, having extended their winning streak to 19 games with an 81-48 victory earlier this season. The Lakers lead the all-time series 61-26. Wayne State's last win against Grand Valley was back in January 2015.

In contrast, Wayne State holds a better record against Davenport, leading the all-time series 9-4. Their recent encounter saw Wayne State triumphing 85-81 in overtime at Grand Rapids.

Grand Valley enters the game with an impressive record of 18-2, known for their strong defense and rebounding prowess. Coach Mike Williams leads the team, which ranks high nationally in defensive statistics.

Davenport has struggled this season with a 3-17 record and is led by coach Shonda Sanders. The Panthers have faced challenges both offensively and defensively throughout their games.

Wayne State's recent wins on the road have positioned them well within conference standings. They share third place in the GLIAC standings alongside Northern Michigan and Parkside.

The Warriors have shown strength in close contests during league play, often emerging victorious by narrow margins. Nationally, they rank notably in bench points per game and other statistical categories.

Key players for Wayne State include Shea Tripp, who excels in steals per game, and McKenna Ferguson for her free throw accuracy. Becca Fugate recently reached significant milestones, including surpassing 1,000 career points.

Fans can follow the action via FloSports streaming service or through audio broadcasts provided by WSU Athletics for home games.