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March Madness 2026

Wright State Takes Pride in their Men's Basketball Team

By Julia Kirk · Saturday, March 28, 2026

The Wright State University (WSU) men's basketball team went to the NCAA Tournament for the fifth time in its 39 seasons as a Division I team. Everyone around campus, especially staff and leaders, feels proud of the group’s success.

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Time Machine: WSU's March Madness History

By Ashley Hainzer · Wednesday, March 25, 2026

The Wright State University (WSU) men's basketball team has had a journey throughout the years when it comes to the NCAA Championship. Since their move to Division I in 1987, the Raiders have made their way to the NCAA Championship four other times in their history.

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Guardian Gallery: Wright State vs. Virginia

By Kylee Lairmore · Monday, March 23, 2026

Wright State Men's Basketball fell to The University of Virginia in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The above gallery shows the Raiders' emotional second half, as the game was tight until the very end. 

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The Road to WrestleMania

By Julia Kirk · Friday, March 20, 2026

Every year, the journey to the biggest event in professional wrestling begins the moment the calendar flips to January. Next month will see the 42nd consecutive WrestleMania in the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) business. It will take place on April 18 and 19

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The Nutter Center: Home of the Raiders

By Brooklyn Woods · Friday, Feb. 27, 2026

The Nutter Center, home to many Wright State University (WSU) athletes and students, brings entertainment to the Dayton community by offering a place where games, concerts and events are can be hosted daily.

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Name, Image, Likeness: How NIL Shapes WSU Athletics

By Brooklyn Woods · Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Since July 2021, student-athletes have been eligible to be compensated personally based on how they choose to brand themselves at Wright State University (WSU). This is due to the new addition of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) in collegiate sports.

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From Books to Bleachers: Destressing with WSU Sporting Events

By Brooklyn Woods · Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Attending sporting events at Wright State University is an easy way for students to relax and take a break from their academics. Stress is common for many students, so getting involved on campus and taking time away from schoolwork can be a great way to recharge. It is important for all students to find ways to destress and experience new environments around campus.

The Invisible Heroes of Game Day: Unseen Jobs in Sports

The Invisible Heroes of Game Day: Unseen Jobs in Sports

By Brooklyn Woods · Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025

Many jobs in the sports world make games possible but often go unrecognized. Jobs like broadcasters, clean-up crews and groundskeepers make sure to give the fans the best experience they can have. Recognizing their hard work is important to the Wright State University sports community.

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The Raiders are Headed to The Big Dance

By Brooklyn Woods · Wednesday, March 18, 2026

No. 14 seed Wright State University (WSU) is headed to Philadelphia to play No. 3 seed Virginia University in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament. 

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