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Wayne state to face Ferris state in GLIAC semifinals

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 8, 2024

Wayne State University's men's basketball team has advanced to the GLIAC Semifinals for the first time since 2012. The Warriors secured their spot with an 87-78 victory over Lake Superior State on Wednesday evening. Wayne State demonstrated impressive shooting, hitting 60 percent from beyond the arc and a remarkable 96 percent from the free-throw line.

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Wayne State women's golf begins spring season at Emerald Coast Collegiate

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 8, 2024

Wayne State University's women's golf team is set to commence its 2024 spring schedule at the Emerald Coast Collegiate in Destin, Florida. The tournament, hosted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis, will take place from March 10 to March 12 at Baytowne Golf Club.

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Wayne State University football announces first-ever bowling fundraiser

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 8, 2024

The Wayne State University football program has announced its inaugural bowling fundraiser event. The event is set to take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at The Garden Bowl in Detroit from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

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Wayne State players earn GLIAC postseason honors

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 8, 2024

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its 2023-24 postseason awards, recognizing three members of the Wayne State University men's basketball team. Rob Lee, Jr., a freshman from Flint, Michigan, was named GLIAC Freshman of the Year. Carmelo Harris, also from Flint, received Second Team honors, and Ray Williams, Jr. from Detroit was included in the All-Defensive Team.

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Wayne State's Tripp and Lutchka earn All-GLIAC honors

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 8, 2024

Two members of the Wayne State University women's basketball team have been recognized for their performances in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). The league office announced earlier today that junior forward Shea Tripp and sophomore forward Gabi Lutchka earned All-GLIAC honors.

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Wayne State men's golf begins spring season at Battle at Brunswick

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 7, 2024

The Wayne State University men's golf team is set to commence the spring segment of its 2023-24 schedule. The team will participate in Davis and Elkins' Battle at Brunswick, held at Brunswick Golf Club in Calabash, North Carolina, on Friday and Saturday. During the fall season, the Warriors participated in seven tournaments, securing top 10 finishes in six events, including four second-place results.

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Wayne State ends season after losing GLIAC tournament match against Northern Michigan

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 6, 2024

The Wayne State University women's basketball team concluded its season with a close defeat in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals. The sixth-seeded Warriors, holding a 16-12 overall record, faced off against third-seeded Northern Michigan University on Wednesday night in Marquette, Michigan. Despite leading by eight points in the third quarter, Wayne State ultimately fell 51-48 to Northern Michigan, who improved to a 20-8 overall record.

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Wayne state advances to GLIAC semifinals after defeating Lake Superior

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 6, 2024

The Wayne State University men's basketball team achieved a significant milestone by winning its first GLIAC Tournament game since 2012. The victory came with an 87-78 win against Lake Superior State University on Wednesday evening in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This marked the team's first opening round GLIAC Tournament win on the road or at a neutral site since February 25, 1999.

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Wayne State faces Lake Superior in GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 5, 2024

The Wayne State University men's basketball team is set to compete in the GLIAC Tournament for the first time since 2021. The Warriors, seeded seventh with a 13-14 overall record and a 7-11 mark in conference play, will face off against second-seeded Lake Superior State on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Sault Ste. Marie. Wayne State aims to overcome two narrow defeats to Lake Superior State during the regular season.

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Wayne State faces Northern Michigan in GLIAC Tournament opener

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 5, 2024

Wayne State University will begin its postseason journey in the GLIAC Tournament with a quarterfinal match against Northern Michigan University. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. inside the Berry Events Center.

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Wayne State volleyball announces free spring events open to public

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 4, 2024

Wayne State University's volleyball team, led by head coach Tim Koth, has released its spring schedule for 2024. The Warriors are set to compete over four consecutive weekends in March and April. These events will be open to the public without any charge.

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Which former Eastern Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 2, 2024

These former Eastern Wayne Today area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Eastern Wayne Today area weekly mass times

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 2, 2024

The following parishes in the Eastern Wayne Today coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Wayne State wins thriller against Saginaw Valley; clinches GLIAC tournament spot

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 2, 2024

Wayne State University's men's basketball team secured a spot in the GLIAC tournament with a thrilling 75-74 victory over Saginaw Valley State University. The game concluded dramatically as Carmelo Harris scored the winning basket just as time expired.

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Wayne State women's basketball prepares for GLIAC tournament after loss to Saginaw Valley

By Eastern Wayne Today | Mar 2, 2024

The Wayne State University women's basketball team concluded their regular season with a 77-72 loss against Saginaw Valley State University. The game took place on Saturday afternoon in University Center, Michigan. Despite the setback, Wayne State secured the No. 6 seed for the upcoming Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) tournament and will face Northern Michigan in a quarterfinal match scheduled for Wednesday, March 6th, at 5:30 p.m.

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Wayne State aims for tournament spot in final game against Saginaw Valley

By Eastern Wayne Today | Feb 29, 2024

With one game remaining in their regular season, the Wayne State University men's basketball team faces a crucial matchup against Saginaw Valley State University. A win on Saturday would secure them a spot in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals scheduled for March 6. Conversely, a loss would mark the end of their season.

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Wayne State women aim to end losing streak against Saginaw Valley

By Eastern Wayne Today | Feb 29, 2024

Wayne State University's women's basketball team is set to face Saginaw Valley State University in their final regular-season game on Saturday, March 2. The match, which will take place at the University Center in Michigan, holds significance for both teams as they prepare for the upcoming GLIAC Tournament starting March 6.

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Ian Larkin reflects on unexpected journey through basketball career

By Eastern Wayne Today | Feb 28, 2024

Staying in Detroit was not initially part of Ian Larkin's plan, but circumstances led him to remain in the city. The former Wayne State men's basketball player reflects positively on how things unfolded. "Something about Detroit and even Wayne State that I like is it's really, 'put your hard hat on, come grind,'" Larkin said.

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Wayne State sends eight athletes to NCAA Division II swimming and diving championships

By Eastern Wayne Today | Feb 28, 2024

Six swimmers and two divers from Wayne State University's women's swimming and diving team have qualified for the 2024 NCAA Division 2 Swimming and Diving National Championships. The event will take place at the SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center in Geneva, Ohio, from March 12 to 15.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Wayne County rise or fall in 2021?

By Eastern Wayne Today | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Wayne County received $1.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.