2025-26 Ferris State Women's Basketball News

Michigan Native Maxine Moore Tabbed As Assistant Women's Basketball Coach At Ferris State
Michigan Native Maxine Moore Tabbed As Assistant Women's Basketball Coach At Ferris State

June 01, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University women's basketball program, which has reached the NCAA Division II Tournament four of the last five years, has landed a new full-time assistant coach as Maxine Moore has officially joined head coach Kurt Westendorp's staff.

Two Ferris State Women's Basketball Standouts Earn GLIAC Commissioner's Award Recognition
Two Ferris State Women's Basketball Standouts Earn GLIAC Commissioner's Award Recognition

April 17, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Two Ferris State University women's basketball student-athletes have been honored as winter 2026 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner's Award recipients as announced by the league office.

Watch The Live Stream Of The Special Olympics Charity Basketball Game - Tuesday, 7 pm
Watch The Live Stream Of The Special Olympics Charity Basketball Game - Tuesday, 7 pm

April 13, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's basketball teams will once again take part in an important cause as the Bulldogs team up for the annual Charity Heart-to-Heart, Hand-in-Hand Unified Special Olympics Benefit Game on Tuesday (April 14) night at FSU's Bulldog Arena.

Ferris State Basketball Squads Set To Team Up For 20th Annual Special Olympics Game On April 14
Ferris State Basketball Squads Set To Team Up For 20th Annual Special Olympics Game On April 14

April 09, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's and women's basketball teams will once again take part in an important cause as the Bulldogs team up for the 20th annual Charity Heart-to-Heart, Hand-in-Hand Unified Special Olympics Benefit Game on Tuesday (April 14) night at FSU's Bulldog Arena.

Ferris State's Kadyn Blanchard Named Recipient Of GLIAC Pat Riepma Postgraduate Scholarship
Ferris State's Kadyn Blanchard Named Recipient Of GLIAC Pat Riepma Postgraduate Scholarship

April 09, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University women's basketball senior standout Kadyn Blanchard (Freeland) has been chosen as a recipient of the 2025-26 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Pat Riepma Postgraduate Scholarship.

Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)
Support The One Day For Dawgs Effort! Contribute To The Bulldogs' Day Of Giving (April 8)

April 08, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University alumni, fans and supporters can help support Bulldog Athletics and several important projects that will impact student-athletes during the school's "One Day For Dawgs" effort.

Women's Basketball NCAA Tourney Highlights vs UMSL
Women's Basketball NCAA Tourney Highlights vs UMSL

March 15, 2026

Highlights of the Bulldogs' NCAA Tournament matchup against Missouri-St. Louis in Allendale on Friday.

Postgame Press Conference - NCAA Women's Basketball Tourney
Postgame Press Conference - NCAA Women's Basketball Tourney

March 14, 2026

Postgame press conference following Ferris State's NCAA Tournament setback to Missouri-St. Louis with comments from Coach Kurt Westendorp along with seniors Mya Hiram & Kadyn Blanchard

Ferris State Women's Basketball Season Comes To A Close In NCAA Tournament
Ferris State Women's Basketball Season Comes To A Close In NCAA Tournament

March 13, 2026

ALLENDALE - The nation’s 16th-ranked Ferris State University women’s basketball squad had its memorable campaign come to a close on Friday (March 13) as the Bulldogs fell to Missouri St.-Louis by a 70-59 score in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament at the Grand Valley State Fieldhouse Arena.

Bulldog Sports Network - Women's Basketball NCAA Preview
Bulldog Sports Network - Women's Basketball NCAA Preview

March 13, 2026

The Voices of Ferris State Basketball, Rob Bentley & Sandy Gholston, preview the NCAA Women's Regional Tournament for the Bulldogs.

PREVIEW: Ferris State Women's Basketball To Make 9th NCAA Tourney Appearance This Week
PREVIEW: Ferris State Women's Basketball To Make 9th NCAA Tourney Appearance This Week

March 12, 2026

The Ferris State University women’s basketball squad, which claimed the Midwest Regional Championship two years ago, will face the Missouri-St. Louis Tritons in the NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Quarterfinals on Friday, March 13, in Allendale.

Ferris State's Kadyn Blanchard Tabbed As D2CCA All-Region First Team Selection
Ferris State's Kadyn Blanchard Tabbed As D2CCA All-Region First Team Selection

March 12, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University senior guard Kadyn Blanchard (Freeland) has been named to the Division 2 Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) All-Midwest Region Team.

NCAA Tournament Preview - Kadyn Blanchard
NCAA Tournament Preview - Kadyn Blanchard

March 12, 2026

Senior guard Kadyn Blanchard talks about the upcoming NCAA Tournament for the Bulldogs in advance of Friday's opening-round matchup.

NCAA Tournament Preview - Coach Kurt Westendorp
NCAA Tournament Preview - Coach Kurt Westendorp

March 12, 2026

FSU women's basketball head coach Kurt Westendorp previews the Bulldogs' NCAA Tournament appearance in advance of the trip to Allendale for the Midwest Regional Tourney.

FEATURE: Senior Mya Hiram Thrives in Team-First Role as Ferris State Eyes NCAA Tournament Run
FEATURE: Senior Mya Hiram Thrives in Team-First Role as Ferris State Eyes NCAA Tournament Run

March 11, 2026

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. – As Ferris State prepares for another NCAA Tournament appearance, senior post player Mya Hiram is savoring every moment with a senior class that has helped shape one of the most successful stretches in program history.

Media Coverage Plans Announced For Ferris State NCAA Tourney Appearance; Follow The 'Dawgs
Media Coverage Plans Announced For Ferris State NCAA Tourney Appearance; Follow The 'Dawgs

March 11, 2026

Big Rapids, Mich. - Media coverage plans have been announced for those Ferris State University women's basketball fans unable to attend this weekend's respective NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Tournament, but hoping to follow the action.