Athletics

Exceeding expectations

Young and driven, Wright State bowling builds toward a bigger run next season
Posted on March 26, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Wright State University women’s bowling team continues to build momentum in just its third season as an NCAA Division I program. Continue reading →

Raiders’ NCAA appearance brings Wright State into the national spotlight

Wright State’s March Madness run sparks pride across the region
Posted on March 25, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State’s return to the NCAA Tournament delivered more than a memorable game — it sparked pride across campus and far beyond, uniting fans in a shared moment on the national stage. Continue reading →

Wright State University awards full-tuition scholarships to 12 students at Big Hoopla STEM Challenge

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State awarded full in-state tuition scholarships to 12 students during the Big Hoopla’s STEM Challenge, celebrating young learners who demonstrated outstanding engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Continue reading →

Raiders will face Virginia in first round of NCAA Tournament

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

The Wright State men’s basketball team will play Virginia in the first round of NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 20, at 1:50 p.m. in Philadelphia. Continue reading →

Wright State to host Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on March 15

Students get a unique opportunity to explore STEM education, basketball and scholarships on the court
Posted on March 13, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Wright State University will host the Big Hoopla STEM Challenge on Sunday, March 15, one of the community events leading up to the NCAA First Four in Dayton. Continue reading →

Three Wright State students win full year of tuition during Horizon League Championship game

Scholarship is a strong example of enhancing student success and engagement through unforgettable campus experiences
Posted on March 5, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Three Wright State students received a full year of undergraduate tuition during a special promotion at the men’s basketball game in the Nutter Center. Continue reading →

Wright State student-athletes make a lasting impact on local family with more to come

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Over the past year, nearly 200 Wright State University student-athletes and coaches logged close to 1,000 volunteer hours helping to build a home for a local family through Habitat for Humanity. Continue reading →

Wright State president, Horizon League leaders welcome new commissioner

Wright State President Sue Edwards currently serves as chair of the Horizon League Board of Directors
Posted on February 12, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

The Horizon League Board of Directors named Jill Bodensteiner, vice president and director of athletics at Saint Joseph’s University, the league’s next commissioner. Continue reading →

Wright State baseball to take on Dayton Flyers at Day Air Ballpark April 15

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

The Wright State University baseball team will face the University of Dayton on April 15 at Day Air Ballpark, the home of the High-A Dayton Dragons. Continue reading →

Wright State’s Homecoming Week features block party-inspired events Feb. 4–7 on the Dayton Campus

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Bob Mihalek

Basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night, a chili cookoff and salsa dancing will highlight Wright State’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 4–7. Continue reading →