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Wayne State University's men's tennis team, ranked No. 25, is set to conclude its regular season with matches against Purdue Northwest and Davenport. The Warriors will face Purdue Northwest in Griffith, Indiana, at the Match Point Tennis Facility on Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. Eastern. The following day, they will compete against Davenport at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Wayne State women’s tennis eyes regular-season title with upcoming matches

The Wayne State University women's tennis team, ranked No. 20, is preparing for a crucial weekend with matches against Purdue Northwest and Davenport. These matches will determine the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship. The Warriors will face Purdue Northwest at the Match Point Tennis Facility in Griffith, Indiana, on Friday, April 19, at 2 p.m. Eastern time. The following day, they will play against Davenport at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan, at 1 p.m.

Wayne State track team heads to Oakland for invitational meet

Several members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team are set to compete in the Elaine Leigh Invitational at Oakland University this Friday and Saturday. The event will take place at the Oakland Track and Field Complex.

Wayne State athletes honored with prestigious GLIAC awards

Three Wayne State University athletes have been recognized with the GLIAC Commissioner's Award, as announced by the league office. The award is given to six male and six female student-athletes who excel both academically and athletically.

Wayne State hosts crucial baseball series against Grand Valley

Wayne State University is set to host Grand Valley State in a significant four-game baseball series at Harwell Field from Friday through Sunday. The Wayne State Warriors, with a record of 23-13 overall and 12-6 in the GLIAC, currently hold a narrow lead over the Grand Valley State Lakers, who stand at 18-16 overall and 10-6 in the conference standings. Both teams are chasing Saginaw Valley State, which leads the league.

Wayne State women's golf team ready for GLIAC Championships

The Wayne State University women's golf team is set to compete in the GLIAC Championships at Stonehedge North Golf Club in Augusta, Michigan. The competition will begin with 18 holes on Friday and another 18 on Saturday. Teams that rank among the top four after these rounds will advance to the Match Play Semifinals, scheduled for later on Saturday. The finals are slated for Sunday.

Thailyia Christensen honored as GLIAC Track Athlete of the Week

Wayne State University redshirt senior Thailyia Christensen has been named the GLIAC Track Athlete of the Week for the first time in her career. This recognition follows her performance at the Long Beach State Beach Invite, where she achieved an NCAA Division 2 provisional time in the steeplechase. She improved her personal record by 2.31 seconds, finishing with a time of 10:37.86, which currently ranks 14th nationally according to TFRRS.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NW City of Harper Woods: Precinct Harper Woods City 00002

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Eastern Wayne Today analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 950 voters in Central NW City of Harper Woods: Precinct Harper Woods City 00002 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Western City of Harper Woods: Precinct Harper Woods City 00001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, an Eastern Wayne Today analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 843 voters in Western City of Harper Woods: Precinct Harper Woods City 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Wayne State's Malak Arafat earns first GLIAC Women's Tennis Player of the Week award

Wayne State University sophomore Malak Arafat has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Women's Tennis Player of the Week for the first time in her career. The announcement was made by the league office on Tuesday.

Wayne State women's golf finishes third at Cavalier Classic

The Wayne State University women's golf team secured third place in the Cavalier Classic, held at Glenmoor Country Club in Canton, Ohio. The competition concluded on Tuesday with seven teams participating. The Warriors completed the event with a score of 629 (+53), just seven strokes behind the leading team.

Salma Abdrabou competes at world fencing championship

Wayne State University freshman fencer Salma Abdrabou recently competed at the Junior & Cadet Fencing World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event took place at the King Saud University Sports Arena and marked her second international appearance of 2024.

Northwood defeats Wayne State baseball team with late-game rally

Wayne State University's baseball team, holding a 23-13 record, faced Northwood University in a closely contested game. Despite leading 3-2 through six innings, Wayne State fell to Northwood, who scored two runs in the seventh inning and another in the eighth, resulting in a 5-3 victory for the Timberwolves. The Warriors are set to return to GLIAC play with a four-game series against Grand Valley State at Harwell Field.

Daniel Grey earns fourth GLIAC men's tennis player award this season