Western Wayne Today

Wayne State University's men's basketball team is preparing for a challenging week with two away games against Purdue Northwest and Parkside. The Warriors currently hold a balanced record of 9-9 overall and 5-5 in the GLIAC conference. The upcoming matches will test Wayne State's resilience as they face opponents who have historically performed well at home against them.

Purdue Northwest, with a record of 4-14 overall and 1-9 in the conference, recently ended a six-game losing streak by securing their first GLIAC win of the season against Davenport. Despite their struggles this season, Purdue Northwest has shown potential through players like Collin Albert, Jailen Nelson, and Detalian Brown, who all average double figures in scoring.

Parkside stands at 9-9 overall and 6-4 in the GLIAC. They have been on an impressive run, winning four out of their last five games. Their recent victories include wins over top-ranked teams such as Ferris State and Lake Superior State. Head coach Luke Reigel leads Parkside with a focus on strong defense, ranking third in the conference for points allowed per game.

In their last outing against Roosevelt on January 27th, Wayne State experienced several lead changes before ultimately falling short. Key performances came from Carlos Paull III, Rob Lee Jr., and Tamario Adley, each contributing significantly to the team's efforts.

Wayne State's Carmelo Harris continues to excel at free throws with an impressive percentage that ranks him among the best nationally. Ray Williams Jr., known as "The Maestro," is climbing up Wayne State's career records across various categories.

The Warriors aim to leverage these individual strengths as they face tough competition on the road this week.