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Wayne State's 'Weekly with Wheatley' podcast returns for second season

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 4, 2024

The second season of "Weekly with Wheatley" is set to commence on September 11 at Woodbridge Pub, Detroit. Head football coach Tyrone Wheatley and Brady Beedon will host the podcast every Wednesday before a home football Saturday.

Wayne State volleyball secures sweep victory over Roosevelt

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 4, 2024

The Wayne State University volleyball team achieved a victory on Friday night, defeating Roosevelt in a three-set match at the Matthaei Center. This win came after a challenging loss the previous day. The Warriors, now holding a 6-7 overall record and 4-2 in the GLIAC, recorded their second-best hitting percentage of the season at .330.

Wayne State men’s tennis heads to Chargers Fall Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 4, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team is set to compete in the Chargers Fall Invitational in Hillsdale, Michigan. The event will take place on Saturday, September 5, and is hosted by Hillsdale College at the Mary Jane Delp Tennis Courts. Participating teams include Purdue Northwest and host Hillsdale.

Wayne State announces men's basketball schedule for upcoming season

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 4, 2024

Third-year head coach Bryan Smothers and the Wayne State University men's basketball team have released their schedule for the 2024-25 season. The program will compete in 28 games, including 26 against NCAA Midwest Region opponents, with 20 of those being within GLIAC play. Fourteen of these matches will be held at home in the Fieldhouse.

Wayne State volleyball narrowly defeated by Grand Valley after leading two sets

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 3, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team faced a tough loss against No. 16 Grand Valley State on Thursday night at the Matthaei Center. Despite leading two sets to none and being ahead in the third set, Wayne State was unable to maintain their advantage, eventually falling to the Lakers in five sets.

Wayne State prepares for conference clash against Michigan Tech

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 3, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is set to begin its conference play with an away game against the Michigan Tech Huskies in Houghton, Michigan. This will be Wayne State's third road game of the season, following extensive travel over the past two weekends.

Wayne State cross country teams head to Louisville for upcoming competition

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 3, 2024

Wayne State University's men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the Live in Lou Classic on October 5. The event will take place at E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park in Louisville, Kentucky. After a three-week break, the men's team will begin with an eight-kilometer race at 9:30 AM, followed by the women's five-kilometer race at 10:15 AM.

Wayne State golfers earn GLIAC weekly honors

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 2, 2024

Senior Tyler Hurtubise and freshman Claudia Portillo from Wayne State University have been recognized as the GLIAC Male and Female Golfers of the Week, respectively. The announcement was made by the league on Wednesday.

Wayne State volleyball hosts key matches against Grand Valley State and Roosevelt

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 2, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to host two important matches this week at the Matthaei. The Warriors, who currently hold a 5-6 overall record and are 3-1 in the GLIAC, will face No. 16 Grand Valley State on Thursday evening, followed by a match against new league member Roosevelt on Friday.

Wayne State honors Karrington Seals-Yeargin's athletic achievements

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 1, 2024

The Wayne State Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 25 at The Eastern. Banquet tickets are available online.

Wayne State ties for eighth at William Beall Fall Classic

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 1, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded their participation in the William Beall Fall Classic at Findlay, Ohio, tying for eighth place. The team completed the tournament with a score of 913 (+49), improving their position over the two-day event. Claudia Portillo led the Warriors, finishing tied for seventh individually with a score of 218 (+2). Portillo has consistently been a top performer for WSU this season, achieving top-10 finishes in three out of four tournaments.

Wayne State men's golf wins third straight tournament

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 1, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team achieved a notable milestone by winning its third consecutive tournament on Tuesday, marking the first time since the 2019-20 season. The Warriors topped the leaderboard at their own Motor City Shakedown with a two-day score of 567 (-9, 290-277), finishing ten strokes ahead of Saginaw Valley State. WSU's round two score of 277 is the team's second-best 18-hole score in the past 21 years.

Wayne State concludes ITA Regional Championships with strong performance

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 1, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team concluded their participation in the ITA Regional Championships on Sunday, September 30, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors finished the three-day tournament with an overall record of 18-6 in singles and 6-4 in doubles.

Wayne State men's golf finishes first day at Motor City Shakedown

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team completed the first round of the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan on Monday. The Warriors' "A" team is tied for second place among nine teams, while the "B" group is in eighth place. Josh DiCarlo and Tyler Hurtubise led WSU individually, both tying for fourth.

Wayne State competes in William Beall Fall Classic

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team participated in the first 36 of 54 holes at Findlay's William Beall Fall Classic on Monday at Findlay Country Club. The Warriors recorded a score of 613 (+37), placing them in 10th position among the 18 teams competing. Claudia Portillo, from Madrid, Spain, led the team individually with a score of 147 (+3), tying for 11th place.

Wayne State men's tennis advances to final day at ITA Regional Championships

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 30, 2024

Wayne State University's men's tennis team is advancing to the final day of the ITA Regional Tournament in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors have shown impressive performance over the first two days, achieving an 8-1 record in singles and a 3-2 record in doubles on the second day. This brings their total to 17-4 in singles and 5-3 in doubles for the weekend.

Wayne State men's golf hosts Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team is set to host the Motor City Shakedown at TPC Michigan in Dearborn on Monday and Tuesday. Each participating team will field six student-athletes, with only the best four scores counting towards the team's total, playing 18 holes each day.

Wayne State athlete reflects on overcoming challenges during collegiate career

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

From scoring minimally as an underclassman to competing for a national championship, Thailyia Christensen improved her performance significantly during her time as a Wayne State University cross country and track athlete.

Wayne State women's golf team ready for William Beall Fall Classic

By Eastern Wayne Today | Sep 29, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team is preparing for Findlay's William Beall Fall Classic at Findlay Country Club in Ohio. This follows their recent victory at the inaugural Warrior Invitational. The Warriors will be competing on their fourth consecutive Monday-Tuesday to start the 2024-25 season, with one more event scheduled for the fall.