Wayne State takes its first road trip of the season looking for its first win, with games against Malone on Saturday and host Ashland on Sunday. The Warriors opened the 2026-27 campaign with an 83-70 loss to No. 14 Walsh.

By the Numbers
  • Wayne State: 0-1.
  • Malone: 1-0; Ashland: 0-1.
  • Saturday’s game vs. Malone: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday’s game at Ashland: 4 p.m.
  • Malone has won 7 of 9 all-time meetings with Wayne State, including the last 6.
  • Ashland leads the all-time series 34-32 and has won the last 4 matchups.
Yes, But

Both opponents enter with questions: Malone’s leading returning scorer, Nic Williams, missed its opener, while Ashland lost its first game. But Wayne State faces tough recent history against both teams, and Ashland was picked third in the 12-team Great Midwest Athletic Conference preseason poll.

What’s Next

After the two-game trip, Wayne State returns home for five straight games, beginning Nov. 20 against Minnesota State Moorhead.

Bottom Line

Wayne State has an early chance to reset after its opening loss, but breaking through will mean taking on two opponents that have recently had the upper hand in these series.