DETROIT -- The Wayne State University women's soccer team (8-1-3 overall, 4-1-3 GLIAC) continues to make its mark its its inaugural season, earning a No. 5 ranking in the Midwest Region in both the IWSOC Coaches Poll in partnership with United Soccer Coaches and the NCAA Power Index (NPI). 

The Warriors moved up one spot in the latest coaches poll, released Oct. 13, and also sit fifth in the Midwest Region in the NCAA Power Index rankings. 

The recognition follows a milestone 3-1 road victory over Grand Valley State on Oct. 11.  The Lakers entered the matchup ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 1 in the Midwest Region.  Sienna Mroue (Dearborn, Mich.) scored twice, while Olivia Jasniewicz (Troy, Mich.) netted the game-winning goal.  In goal, Kate Helfen (Troy, Mich. [Cincinnati]) recorded four saves to help secure the win as the Warriors delivered a strong team performance against one of the nation's top programs. 

Wayne State will look to carry that momentum into road matchups against Parkside on Friday, Oct. 16, and Roosevelt on Sunday, Oct. 18, as the Warriors continue their inaugural campaign.