Ferris State Women’s Basketball Makes History: Climbs to #3 in WBCA Poll, Advances to National Semifinals
Ferris State Women's Basketball achieved a historic milestone with a #3 national ranking in the final WBCA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll after an impressive season culminating in the NCAA Division II National Semifinals.
By the Numbers- The team received 492 points in the WBCA voting, elevating 11 spots from #14 in the previous poll.
- Ferris State was ranked behind national champion Minnesota State and runner-up Texas Woman's University.
- They had their highest ranking in program history in the WBCA poll.
- Ferris State finished the 2023-24 season with a record of 26-6 and won the Midwest Regional Championship for the first time.
- The team advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight and the national semifinals under the guidance of fourth-year head coach Kurt Westendorp.
- They defeated several top-ranked teams, including Grand Valley State and Ashland, during their remarkable season.
Ferris State Women's Basketball's remarkable season led to a historic #3 national ranking, marking a significant achievement in the program's history and solidifying their status as a top contender in Division II basketball.
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