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.
The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked 20th nationally, secured a 4-3 victory over Tiffin University in the NCAA Midwest Regional. The match took place at the FSU Racquet & Fitness Center on Monday evening. With this win, Wayne State advances to face Grand Valley State in the final round of the regional competition.
Karter Fitzpatrick's journey as a student-athlete at Wayne State University has been marked by notable achievements both on and off the baseball field. Fitzpatrick began his collegiate baseball career on March 9, 2020, during a spring break trip to Florida, where he contributed to an 8-2 victory over Northern State University. However, his first season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The Wayne State University men's golf team wrapped up its 2023-24 season at the NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional, held at KickingBird Golf Club in Edmond, Oklahoma. The team secured a 16th place finish among 20 competing teams. Mat Hawryluk led the Warriors with a tie for 28th place out of 104 golfers.
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.
Select members of the Wayne State University women's outdoor track and field team participated in the Baldwin Wallace Harrison Dillard Twilight event in Berea, Ohio. The goal was to improve their marks for potential selection to the NCAA Championships later this month.
Detroit's Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD) has significantly increased its lead service line replacement efforts, aiming to replace 8,000 per year, thanks to $85 million in grants from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE). This marks a substantial increase from the previous pace of 700 replacements annually.
Wayne State University's men's golf team improved their performance by two strokes on the second day of the 2024 NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Warriors recorded a score of 266 on Friday, following an opening round of 288. Despite this improvement, they dropped to a tie for 16th place among 20 schools with a total score of 574.
Wayne State University's baseball team concluded their season with a close game against Saginaw Valley State University. The match, held at Jackson Field in Lansing, Michigan, saw Wayne State trailing 8-3 by the eighth inning. However, a grand slam by Jacoby Dale and an RBI single from Drew Hill tied the game at 8-8.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) has announced its 2024 baseball postseason awards, recognizing several players from Wayne State University. Karter Fitzpatrick and Drew Hill were among those honored with major awards.
The Wayne State University men's golf team commenced their journey at the 2024 NCAA Midwest/Central Super Regional with a score of 288. This effort places them in the 15th position after the first day of competition at Kickingbird Golf Course in Edmond, Oklahoma.
Three members of the Wayne State University women's golf team have been recognized with All-GLIAC honors, as announced by the league on Wednesday. Maisarah Hezri and Beca Vestman were named to the First Team, while Sabel Imesch received Honorable Mention recognition.
The Wayne State University baseball team faced a setback in the opening game of the 2024 GLIAC Tournament, losing to Davenport University with a score of 11-2. The match took place on Thursday night, where Wayne State, seeded third and holding an overall record of 29-20, was defeated by fourth-seeded Davenport, which has an overall record of 19-32.
The Wayne State University men's tennis team, ranked No. 20 nationally, is set to begin its NCAA Championship journey on May 13 in Big Rapids, Michigan. The Warriors, who are the No. 3 seed in the NCAA Midwest Regional, will face off against No. 37-ranked Tiffin University, the sixth seed, at 2 p.m. The winner of this match will compete against either Ferris State or Grand Valley State on May 14.
After receiving the GLIAC Pitcher of the Week award for the eighth time in his career, Karter Fitzpatrick has gained national recognition. Fitzpatrick was honored as National Pitcher of the Week by both D2 Baseball Insider and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA).
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.
The Wayne State University women's golf team concluded its 2023-24 season at the NCAA East Regional in Carmel, Indiana. The Warriors finished 13th out of 15 teams with a total score of 989 over three rounds. Beca Vestman from Madrid, Spain, led the team by tying for 11th place individually with a score of 231 (+15).