Western Wayne Today

Wayne State University's men's basketball team is set to face two of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's (GLIAC) top teams, Lake Superior State and Ferris State, following a successful run of two consecutive GLIAC victories. The Warriors recently defeated Grand Valley State 73-66 and Davenport 84-70.

Lake Superior State has been on a winning streak, securing four consecutive victories starting with a win against Wayne State on January 27. The Lakers have won seven out of their last eight games, with nine of their 16 overall wins achieved at home. They are known for outscoring opponents by nearly 18 points per game at home.

Ferris State has experienced a recent decline, losing three out of their last four games after previously winning ten out of eleven contests. Their home record stands at 10-2, marking the first time since the 2020-21 season that they have faced two losses on their court before the regular season concludes.

In terms of historical performance, Wayne State leads the all-time series against Lake Superior State with a record of 47-36 but has lost nine of the last eleven meetings. Meanwhile, Ferris State holds an advantage over Wayne State with a record of 55-41 in their matchups.

Lake Superior State is coached by Steve Hettinga and is recognized for having the top scoring defense in the GLIAC, allowing only 66.5 points per game. Key players include Kingsley Perkins and Tyson Edmondson among others who contribute significantly to the team's scoring efforts.

Ferris State is led by coach Andy Bronkema and features players like Ben Davidson and Ethan Erickson who consistently score in double figures. The team excels in various statistical categories nationally, including assist-to-turnover ratio and field goal percentage.

In their last outing against Davenport, Wayne State managed to maintain control throughout most of the game despite some pressure from Davenport's side. Rob Lee Jr., who scored a personal best with 21 points during this game, was instrumental in securing the victory along with other teammates who contributed to both offense and defense.

Colin Golson Jr., named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for his outstanding performance in recent games, continues to be a key player for Wayne State alongside Carmelo Harris who leads as the team's top scorer.

Fans can follow Wayne State's basketball games live on WDTK - The Patriot or online via PatriotDetroit.com. Additionally, all GLIAC contests will be available on FloSports through an agreement with the conference.