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Recent News About Wayne State Warriors Women's Tennis
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Wayne State women's tennis team ranks first regionally; finishes strong nationally
In the final ITA Rankings for NCAA Division 2 for the 2023-24 academic year, Wayne State University's women's tennis team achieved notable standings. The team secured the top position in the Midwest Region and was ranked 16th nationally, following their advancement to the national quarterfinals for a second consecutive season.
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Anais Ruyssen named CSC Academic All-American of the Year
Wayne State University redshirt junior Anais Ruyssen has been honored as the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-American of the Year for Division II Women's Tennis. This recognition adds to her accolades, making her the third student-athlete from Wayne State to achieve this honor in the 72-year history of the CSC Academic All-America program. Previous honorees include Cedric Drenth in 2023 for men's tennis and Catherine Leix in 2012 for women's swimming.
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Wayne State women's tennis ends season in national quarterfinals
Wayne State University's women's tennis team concluded their season with a 4-0 defeat against Nova Southeastern in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals at Sanlando Park. The Warriors, ranked 21st and seeded seventh, ended tied-for-fifth in the nation for the second consecutive year. This loss to the Sharks halted WSU's 13-match winning streak.
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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Division II quarterfinals
Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a place in the NCAA Division 2 quarterfinals for the second year running. The team, ranked 21st nationally and seeded seventh, defeated Washburn University with a score of 4-1 at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Wayne State's victory over the 14th-ranked and 10th-seeded Washburn improves their overall record to 21-5.
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Wayne State faces Washburn in NCAA tennis finals round of 16
The Wayne State University women's tennis team, holding a 20-5 record, has been seeded seventh by the NCAA and is set to compete against Washburn University, also with a 20-5 record, in the opening round of the NCAA Finals. The match is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. at Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, Florida. This marks Wayne State's third appearance at the NCAA Finals.
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Wayne State women's tennis wins three regional awards from ITA
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) has announced its Division II Women's Regional Award winners for 2024, with Wayne State University's women's tennis team securing three honors. Marta Komar received the Arthur Ashe Leadership & Sportsmanship Award for the Midwest Region. Malak Arafat was named the region's Most Improved Player, and the team collectively earned the ITA Community Service Award.
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Wayne State University women's tennis players earn academic all-district honors
Four members of the Wayne State University women's tennis team have been awarded Academic All-District honors by College Sports Communicators. The student-athletes recognized for their performance both on and off the court include Malak Arafat, Anais Ruyssen, Martyna Szpakowska, and Shanice Weekes.
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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Round of 16 after regional victory
Wayne State University's women's tennis team has advanced to the NCAA Tournament's Round of 16 after defeating Tiffin University 4-1 in the Midwest Regional final. The match, initially scheduled outdoors, was moved indoors due to weather conditions. This victory marks Wayne State's second consecutive year reaching this stage of the tournament.
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Wayne State women's tennis advances to NCAA Midwest Regional finals
Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 21, advanced to the finals of the NCAA Midwest Regional after defeating Ferris State University 4-0 on Friday. The match took place at Norwalk High School's tennis courts in Ohio.
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Wayne State prepares for NCAA Midwest Regional against Ferris State
Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 21, is set to participate in the NCAA Tournament's Midwest Regional on May 10 in Norwalk, Ohio. The team will face Ferris State at 2 p.m., with the winner advancing to play either Tiffin University or Northwood on Saturday.
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Wayne State women's tennis qualifies for NCAA tournament with no.3 seed
The Wayne State University women's tennis team has qualified for the NCAA Tournament, receiving an automatic bid after winning the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament. The team earned the No. 3 seed for the Midwest Region and will compete in Norwalk, Ohio.
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Wayne State women's tennis secures GLIAC title; awaits NCAA regional announcement
The Wayne State University women's tennis team achieved a significant victory on Sunday, securing the GLIAC Tournament Championship with a 4-0 win over Grand Valley State. The match took place at the Greater Midland Tennis Center in Midland, Michigan.
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Wayne State women's tennis advances to GLIAC Championship after defeating Saginaw Valley
Wayne State University's women's tennis team, ranked No. 27, achieved a 4-2 victory over Saginaw Valley State in the GLIAC Tournament Semifinals held in Midland, Michigan. This win advances them to the GLIAC Tournament Championship scheduled for Sunday.
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Anais Ruyssen leads Wayne State women’s tennis team to postseason accolades
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) announced its annual postseason tennis awards, with Wayne State University's women's tennis team receiving significant recognition. Anais Ruyssen from Nantes, France, was named Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons.
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Wayne women's tennis set for GLIAC tournament after regular-season success
The Wayne State University women's tennis team, ranked 27th nationally, is preparing for the GLIAC Tournament at the Greater Midland Center in Midland, Michigan. The Warriors, who won the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship with an undefeated record of 7-0 in the league, have earned a bye in the first round and will begin their campaign on Saturday in the semifinals against either Saginaw Valley State or Lake Superior State. The match is scheduled to start at 10 a.m.
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Wayne State women's tennis wins GLIAC regular-season title after Davenport victory
The Wayne State University women's tennis team has secured the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship following a decisive 7-0 victory over Davenport University. The match took place on Saturday at the MVP SportsPlex in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Wayne State women's tennis secures seventh consecutive win against Purdue Northwest
Wayne State University's women's tennis team achieved a 7-0 victory against Purdue Northwest on Friday, marking their seventh consecutive win. The match took place at the Match Point Tennis Facility in Griffith, Indiana. This win brings Wayne State closer to securing the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship, with a potential clinching victory possible in their upcoming game against Davenport.
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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.
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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.
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Wayne State women’s tennis defeats Ferris State; eyes GLIAC championship
Wayne State University's women's tennis team has secured a significant victory in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) by defeating Ferris State University. The match, held at the newly renovated WSU Tennis Courts, ended with Wayne State winning 6-1. This win places Wayne State in a strong position to clinch the GLIAC Regular-Season Championship with two matches remaining.