Grand Rapids Reporter

Ferris State University's women's basketball team is set to commemorate a landmark season at their annual postseason banquet. The event will take place on Sunday, April 14, at the David L. Eisler Center located on the FSU campus in Big Rapids, Michigan.

The banquet begins at 6 p.m. Eastern Time and will feature a dinner along with a celebration of the team's achievements this past season. Highlights include Ferris State's first-ever NCAA Division II Midwest Regional Championship win and their appearance in the national semifinals.

Tickets for the dinner are priced at $25 each, with attendees encouraged to RSVP by April 8 if possible. While online registration and payment are preferred, payments will also be accepted at the door. For further details or to arrange in-person payment, Cedric Frierson can be contacted at 231-679-9852 or via email at CedricFrierson@ferris.edu. Registration and payments can also be made online through this link: https://igfn.us/form/E39Ujw.

Under the leadership of fourth-year head coach Kurt Westendorp, Ferris State concluded the 2023-24 season with an impressive record of 26 wins and six losses—the best in school history. The Bulldogs not only claimed their first Midwest Regional Championship but also advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight for the first time, reaching as far as the national semifinals.

During this remarkable season, Ferris State defeated three teams that were ranked number one nationally at game time, including Grand Valley State University (GVSU) once and Ashland University twice. Additionally, they secured a victory over GVSU during the Midwest Regional Championship game when GVSU was ranked second nationally, marking four significant wins against top-ranked opponents throughout the year.