Monthly Archives: March 2018

History of Raider basketball – Delme Herriman’s shot

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Andrew Call

Wright State fans still talk about Delme Herriman’s buzzer-beater that gave the Raiders a 71–70 victory over Xavier in the Midwestern Collegiate Conference tournament. Continue reading →

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Raiders to host NCAA Selection Show party Sunday in the Student Union

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Seth Bauguess

The Wright State men’s basketball team will host an NCAA March Madness Selection Show party Sunday at 5 p.m. in the Student Union atrium. Continue reading →

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Dayton Daily News: Raiders try to return to normalcy after clinching NCAA tourney bid

After a week of intense basketball, an energetic celebration following a 74-57 win in the Horizon League championship game and a rowdy four-hour bus ride home, one would think the first order of business for the Wright State players when … Continue reading →

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Community partners come together for strategic planning dialogue session

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Kris Sproles

Participants at the strategic planning community dialogue session said they are committed to helping Wright State succeed, for the benefit of the region and students. Continue reading →

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Sidney Daily News: WSU gifted bust of acclaimed local writer

Excerpt A one-of-a-kind bronze bust of acclaimed poet and novelist Paul Laurence Dunbar has been gifted to Wright State University by its creator, Dayton artist Reginald Harmon. The bust was displayed Feb. 21, along with exhibits of Dunbar’s works, at … Continue reading →

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Wright State Neurology Residency Program coordinator to be recognized with award

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Heather Maurer

Frances Clark, residency program coordinator for the Boonshoft School of Medicine Neurology Residency Program, will be recognized for her creativity and innovation in ensuring the future of neurology. Continue reading →

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History of Raider basketball – the upset

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Andrew Call

The highlight of the 1999–2000 season took place at the Nutter Center on Dec. 30, when the Wright State Raiders upset the sixth-ranked Michigan State Spartans. Continue reading →

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Fans celebrate Raiders’ Horizon League title at watch party

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Kris Sproles

More than 75 Wright State fans cheered on the Raiders during a Horizon League championship watch party. Continue reading →

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US News and World Report: Wright State Tops Cleveland St 74-57, Earns NCAA Tourney Bid

Grant Benzinger had 19 points and nine rebounds to help second-seeded Wright State beat eighth-seeded Cleveland State 74-57 to win the Horizon League Tournament title and earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

Excerpt Grant Benzinger grew up watching the NCAA Tournament, looking up old highlights and locking in for “One Shining Moment,” with his dad, hoping to play in it someday. His dream is about to come true. Benzinger had 19 points … Continue reading →

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USA Today: Wright State celebrated with injured teammate

Excerpt The Wright State Raiders beat the Cleveland State Vikings to win the Horizon League tournament on Tuesday night. They’ll be heading to the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2007. After the huge win, the players circled around and … Continue reading →

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