Athletics

Wright State University, Big Hoopla announce return of Stars, Stripes and Flight Classic featuring Air Force Falcons

Wright State Raiders and Air Force Falcons headline a highly anticipated Nov. 2 game at the Nutter Center celebrating basketball, community and military service; tickets now available
Posted on September 21, 2026 by Sarah Umbdenstock

The game continues the vision launched in 2024 to bring together Wright State and the local military community and strengthen Wright State’s connection to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Continue reading →

Wright State awards free tuition to two students at volleyball match

The contest was a collaborative effort to increase student engagement and build excitement around the Fall Semester and Raider Athletics
Posted on August 29, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

Wright State Athletics, the Division of Student Affairs and President Sue Edwards teamed up to give away a year of free tuition to two students during the Wright State volleyball match against Santa Clara. Continue reading →

Futbol is life

Wright State’s first men’s soccer players reunite with current players more than 50 years after taking the field together
Posted on August 25, 2026 by Kris Sproles

Eight former players from Wright State University’s original men’s soccer team visited Alumni Field on Aug. 14 to reminisce about the game they love and connect with current players and coaches. Continue reading →

Setting up the community

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Kris Sproles

The Wright State University volleyball team helped hundreds of Greene County children get ready for the new school year during a Back-to-School Kick-Off. Continue reading →

Wright State names rising star Division I leader Brad Chandler as director of athletics

Brad Chandler brings innovative and forward-thinking Division I leadership to guide the future of Wright State Athletics
Posted on June 25, 2026 by Wright State Media Team

With more than 17 years of NCAA Division I athletics experience, Brad Chandler has built a strong record of program development and student-athlete success. Continue reading →

Dragging mats and shaping NCAA policy

Jahi McDonald is giving student-athletes a voice in the evolving landscape of NCAA athletics
Posted on May 1, 2026 by Michael Dunekacke

High jumper and marketing major Jahi McDonald represents Wright State, the Horizon League and Division I student-athletes on the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Continue reading →

Wright State student-athletes help build Fairborn home for family seeking homeownership

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Kris Sproles

More than 160 Wright State student-athletes and coaches volunteered to help build parts of a new Habitat for Humanity home during a special event organized by the Athletics Department. Continue reading →

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 →