Wayne State opened its 2026-27 home meet with six event wins in nine races Friday, leading a four-team competition that includes Findlay, Lake Superior State and Northern Michigan. Gabriel Arias won both the 100 backstroke and 400 individual medley, while five other Warriors claimed wins across relays and individual events.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State won 6 of 9 events.
  • Arias won 2 individual events: the 100 backstroke in 50.02 and the 400 IM in 4:01.44.
  • The Warriors’ 200 medley relay finished in 1:30.75.
State of Play
  • The meet continues Saturday, with diving between Wayne State and Northern Michigan at 9 a.m. at Oxford High School.
  • Swimming resumes at 10 a.m. at Matthaei Natatorium, with all four schools competing.
Bottom Line

Wayne State made a strong start at home, with Arias leading the way and wins spread across the lineup. Saturday’s continued competition will show whether the Warriors can carry that momentum through the meet.