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Wayne State falls to host Fort Hays State

Richard Rhoden, Editor-In-Chief • March 14, 2015

It signaled the end of an era, one that won’t soon be forgotten by Wayne State faithful. Top-seeded Fort Hays used a hot second half to eliminate 4-seeded Wayne State 70-54 in the NCAA Central...

Wayne State rises to the occasion

Richard Rhoden, Editor-In-Chief • March 13, 2015

With time winding down and the season on the line, Wayne State did what it has done all season—hit threes. Sadie Murren nailed a three with 1:23 left to play to take an 83-80 lead and Millie...

Three basketball players named to all-conference team

Marcel Dunson, Staff Writer • March 4, 2015

Three players have been named to the NSIC Women’s Basketball All- Conference Team. Senior forward Jordan Spencer was a first-team selection and also named to the All-defensive team. Senior guard Ashton...

Lady Wildcats fall short of conference tournament title

Richard Rhoden, Editor in Chief • March 4, 2015

With each game, the pressure rose, and one team outperformed the other. Northern State defeated Wayne State 61-45 to win the 2015 NSIC Sanford Health Women’s Basketball Tournament Tuesday night at the...

Wayne State advances to Finals

March 2, 2015

Head Coach Chris Kielsmeier picked a good time for his 350th victory. Wayne State shot a lights-out 51 percent from the field in an 81-59 shellacking in the semifinals of the NSIC women’s basketball...

Wayne State advances to Semis with win over St. Cloud State

Richard Rhoden, Editor-In-Chief • February 28, 2015

When it comes to postseason basketball, it takes players with experience and all-out determination. Jordan Spencer, Ashton Yossi and Millie Niggeling provided that experience for Wayne State College...

Wildcats prepare for postseason action

Connor Ryan, Staff Writer • February 25, 2015

It had been two months exactly since the Wayne State women’s basketball team had lost a game. That defeat came at the hands of Augustana College on Dec. 20. On Friday, the Wildcats lost to the Winona...

Transfers make the world go ’round

Lauren Davis, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

It is that time of year where many college athletes have been deprived of playing time and dislike the program that they are competing for. Most of these athletes are in the process of deciding, or have...

Senior day a sweet one for Lady Wildcats

Connor Ryan, Staff Writer • February 18, 2015

The Wayne State women’s basketball team barely escaped an upset bid by the University of Sioux Falls Cougars Friday night in Rice Auditorium. The Cougars pushed the Wildcats’ then 12-game-win-streak...

Great players make great plays

Marcel Dunson, Staff Writer • February 11, 2015

Senior forward Jordan Spencer made the game-winning layup Saturday with 12 seconds left to keep Wayne State in first place in the NSIC.

Jordan Spencer: The Drive

February 11, 2015

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier. Alabama vs. Auburn. Wayne State vs. Northern State. It has been a hotly contested battle the past few seasons, and last Saturday was no different. Wayne State took on...

Two of Wayne State’s best on the same team

Marcel Dunson, Staff Writer • February 5, 2015

Senior Ashton Yossi and Jordan Spencer combined for 42 points Friday night against Minot State. Not only did they go on a scoring spree and win their ninth straight game, but the dynamic duo made history. Yossi...

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