Jan. 9, 2025

Ferris State basketball teams holding Elite Eight banner ceremony during Saturday doubleheader against Davenport

Ferris State basketball teams to host ceremony raising regional championship banners — The Ferris State women's and men's basketball teams won NCAA Division II Midwest Regional championships and reached the Elite Eight round of the National Tournament. The women's team celebrated after beating Grand Valley State University to advance to the tournament.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. —

The Ferris State University men's and women's basketball programs will celebrate last season's regional championship finishes with a special "Elite Eight" Banner Ceremony during Saturday’s doubleheader versus Davenport University.

The Bulldogs will recognize last season's first-ever women's basketball NCAA DII National Tournament Elite Eight finish prior to the opening tipoff of the 1 p.m. opener against the Panthers.

The men’s team will celebrate its trip to the D2 Elite Eight and Midwest Regional Championship just before the second game of the twin bill, which is slated for a 3 p.m. tip. A brief presentation will take place with the lights dimmed to spotlight new championship banners installed in the facility highlighting each team's success.

Both Ferris State teams won the Midwest Regional Championship a year ago enroute to the DII Elite Eight, marking the first time in school history in which both squads had claimed the regional crown in the same year.

The women went on to reach the national semifinals for the first time in program history while the men's team also claimed the GLIAC Tournament Championship during a memorable campaign.

Both Ferris State squads are off to strong starts this season with the men currently ranked among the nation's top five teams with a 14-1 record. The women's squad is 10-3 overall and listed among the nation's top 30 programs.

Prior to Saturday afternoon's games against Davenport, both Bulldog basketball squads will host Grand Valley State University for a "Rivalry Night" doubleheader on Thursday, Jan. 9 starting at 5:30 p.m. for the women and 7:30 p.m. for the men.

Tickets for all home contests can be purchased in advance online at FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets.