Western Wayne Today

Wayne State University's women's basketball team is set to wrap up its non-conference schedule with games against Cedarville and Findlay. After a 71-63 victory over Edinboro, the Warriors will host Cedarville on Wednesday before traveling to face Findlay on December 21. The match against Findlay marks their last game of the year.

The Warriors hold a strong record against Cedarville, having won all five previous encounters, including a 78-68 victory in their most recent meeting on November 15, 2023. Against Findlay, Wayne State has a slightly better than even record of 24-22 overall, with a history of competitive matches. The last time these teams met was on December 19, 2023, when Wayne State secured a decisive win.

Cedarville enters the upcoming match with a 5-3 record after a recent loss to Tiffin. Ella Sellars leads Cedarville's scoring efforts with an average of 10.9 points per game. On the other hand, Findlay boasts an 8-3 record and relies heavily on Kate Ellis for offensive output.

Wayne State players Shea Tripp and Taylor Thompson are receiving national attention for their performances this season. Tripp is nearing her milestone of scoring 1,000 career points and currently ranks high in assists per game at the national level.

McKenna Ferguson played a crucial role in Wayne State's recent win over Edinboro by scoring 19 points in just 23 minutes. Her performance helped secure the victory after overcoming an early deficit.

The team's games will be broadcasted on FloSports as part of an agreement with the GLIAC conference. Additionally, audio coverage for away games will be available through WSUAthletics.com.