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Wayne State hosts Fencing Frenzy fundraiser after five-year hiatus

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 10, 2024

Wayne State University will host the Fencing Frenzy on October 27 at the Matthaei Center. This marks the first time since 2019 that the Warriors have organized this event.

Wayne State hosts successful fifth annual home run derby fundraiser

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 10, 2024

The Wayne State University baseball team hosted its fifth annual home run derby fundraiser on September 20 at Comerica Park in Detroit. Reagan Paulina, a redshirt senior from Highland, Michigan, emerged victorious after defeating junior Bennett Hitzelberger in a sudden death swing-off. Both competitors had tied with ten home runs in the championship round.

Wayne State tennis players advance at ITA Cup

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 10, 2024

The Wayne State University women's tennis team participated in the 2024 ITA Cup held at Berry College, Rome, Georgia. Four student-athletes from Wayne State represented the team: Malak Arafat from Alexandria, Egypt; Martyna Szpakowska from Gdansk, Poland; Anais Ruyssen from Nantes, France; and Dea Gorgidze from Tbilisi, Georgia.

Wayne State women's golf ends fall schedule at Davenport Panther Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 10, 2024

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to conclude its fall season at the Davenport Panther Invitational. The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Stonehedge North Golf Course in Augusta, Michigan, a familiar venue for the Warriors as it hosts the GLIAC Championships.

Wayne State cross country heads to Illinois for invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 9, 2024

The Wayne State University men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to travel to Romeoville, Illinois, for the Lewis Crossover Invitational hosted by Lewis University. The men will compete in an eight-kilometer race, while the women will run a six-kilometer course.

Wayne State prepares to face fourth-ranked Ferris State at home

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 9, 2024

The Wayne State University football team is preparing to host Ferris State in a home game this Saturday. This will be the first home match for the Warriors since September 21, following two away games at Truman State and Michigan Tech.

Wayne State swim & dive teams prepare for weekend competitions

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 9, 2024

The Wayne State University men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to compete this weekend. On Friday, divers from both teams will head to Pennsylvania for Clarion's Don Leas Invite at 5 p.m. at Tippin Natatorium. On Saturday, the women's swimming team will host Hillsdale at 11 a.m., while the men's and women's divers will participate in the Clarion Fall Classic at noon.

Wayne State tennis teams head to ITA Cup with six athletes competing

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 8, 2024

The Wayne State University tennis teams are preparing to compete in the ITA Cup, with six student athletes representing the university. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, at the Rome Tennis Center at Berry College in Rome, Georgia. This marks the eighth year that Berry College has hosted the tournament since 2017.

Wayne State volleyball prepares for key away games against Purdue Northwest and Parkside

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 8, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team is set to conclude the first half of its 16-match league schedule this week. The Warriors, with a current record of 6-7 overall and 4-2 in the GLIAC, will travel to Purdue Northwest on Friday for a match starting at 7 p.m. Eastern time. They will then face Parkside on Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Both matches are scheduled in the central time zone.

Wayne State men's golf triumphs at Ken Venturi Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 8, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team secured their fourth consecutive victory at the Ken Venturi Invitational hosted by Trine University in Angola, Indiana. The tournament took place on Tuesday at Zollner Golf Course, where the Warriors finished with a score of 290 (+6). Andrew Daily from Brighton, Michigan led the team to success with an individual score of 70 (-1), placing him at the top of the leaderboard.

Kayla Dulgar named GLIAC setter of the week for third time

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 7, 2024

Sophomore Kayla Dulgar from Warsaw, Ohio, has been recognized as the GLIAC Setter of the Week for the third time in her career and the first time this season. The announcement was made by the league on Monday afternoon.

Wayne State competes at Chargers Fall Invitational

By Eastern Wayne Today | Oct 6, 2024

The Wayne State University men's tennis team participated in the Chargers Fall Invitational on Saturday, October 5, hosted by Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan. The round-robin tournament included teams from Purdue Northwest and the host institution.