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Wayne State volleyball listed among top Midwest region teams in initial NCAA rankings

By NW Wayne News | Nov 5, 2025

Wayne State University's women's volleyball team has been included among the 10 teams in the Midwest Region featured in the NCAA's initial regional rankings, which were released on Wednesday, November 5.

Wayne State cross country teams prepare for NCAA Midwest Regional Championship

By NW Wayne News | Nov 5, 2025

The Wayne State University men's and women's cross country teams are preparing to compete in the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship on Saturday, November 8.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Northwest Wayne County area will play on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By C. L. Fahey | Nov 5, 2025

These ex-Northwest Wayne County area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Kayla Giroux balances athletics and academics as standout at Wayne State

By NW Wayne News | Nov 4, 2025

Wayne State University senior Kayla Giroux has reached a significant milestone in her volleyball career, recording her 1,000th kill during the team's season-opening victory over Northwood.

Wayne State swimmers prepare for first dual meet against nationally ranked Northern Michigan

By NW Wayne News | Nov 4, 2025

Wayne State University's men's and women's swimming and diving teams are set to compete against Northern Michigan University in a two-day dual meet this weekend.

Wayne State women’s basketball opens historic early season at DII CCA Tip-Off Classic

By NW Wayne News | Nov 3, 2025

The Wayne State University women's basketball team is set to begin its 2025-26 season at the DII CCA Tip-Off Classic, hosted by Texas Woman's University.

Wayne State’s historic 1955-56 men’s basketball team inducted into athletics hall of fame

By M. L. Wagner | Nov 2, 2025

The 1955-56 Wayne State University men's basketball team has been inducted into the WSU Athletics Hall of Fame, marking the first time a team has received this honor.

Giroux and Dulgar receive GLIAC weekly honors for third time this season

By D. A. Alexander | Nov 2, 2025

Kayla Giroux and Kayla Dulgar of the Wayne State University women's volleyball team have been recognized by the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) for their performances last week.

Wayne State falls to No. 25 Grand Valley State in home football finale

By M. L. Wagner | Nov 1, 2025

The Wayne State University football team lost its final home game of the 2025 season, falling 59-13 to No. 25-ranked Grand Valley State University on Saturday at Tom Adams Field in Detroit.

Wayne State volleyball defeats Davenport in four sets on Senior Day

By G. D. Mueller | Nov 1, 2025

The Wayne State University volleyball team secured a four-set victory over Davenport on Saturday during Senior Day at the Matthaei Center.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Northwest Wayne County will compete on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By C. L. Fahey | Nov 1, 2025

Tuesday, Nov. 4 will feature competition from this former Northwest Wayne County area high school standout.

Wayne State men’s tennis concludes fall season at Mike Kneale Memorial Doubles Tournament

By D. A. Alexander | Oct 31, 2025

The Wayne State University men's tennis team concluded its fall season by hosting the Third Annual Mike Kneale Memorial Doubles Tournament on Friday.

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Which Northwest Wayne County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Nov. 3?

By C. L. Fahey | Oct 31, 2025

These former Northwest Wayne County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Nov. 3.

Briggs leads Warriors past Talladega College in Hoops & Culture exhibition

By G. D. Mueller | Oct 30, 2025

Wayne State University's men's basketball team secured a 67-59 win over Talladega College during the inaugural Hoops & Culture HBCU College Expo at WSU Fieldhouse on Thursday.

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Which former Northwest Wayne County area high school stars will compete on Sunday, Nov. 2?

By C. L. Fahey | Oct 30, 2025

On Sunday, Nov. 2, these former Northwest Wayne County area high school standouts will be in action.

Wayne State men’s tennis hosts third annual Mike Kneale Doubles Tournament

By D. A. Alexander | Oct 29, 2025

Wayne State University's men's tennis team is set to host the Third Annual Mike Kneale Doubles Tournament on Friday, October 31.

Wayne State’s Carlos Paul III named preseason second team All-GLIAC

By G. D. Mueller | Oct 29, 2025

Carlos Paul III, a senior forward for Wayne State University's men's basketball team, has been named to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Second Team.

Wayne State football hosts Grand Valley State on Senior Day amid challenging schedule

By G. D. Mueller | Oct 29, 2025

The Wayne State University football team is set to host Grand Valley State University, ranked No. 25 nationally, for its Senior Day game on Saturday.

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Which ex-high school standouts featured in Northwest Wayne County will compete on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By C. L. Fahey | Oct 29, 2025

These former Northwest Wayne County area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Taylor Thompson named to preseason All-GLIAC second team for Wayne State women's basketball

By D. A. Alexander | Oct 28, 2025

Wayne State University's Taylor Thompson has been named to the Women's Basketball Preseason All-GLIAC Second Team, according to an announcement from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) on October 28.

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