Wayne State’s AJ Rickli helps secure NCAA Division II tournament victory over Northern Michigan

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Mar 14, 2026
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On Friday, March 13, AJ Rickli, a former Paw Paw High School standout now playing for the Wayne State Warriors, contributed as his team defeated the Northern Michigan Wildcats 77-61 in the NCAA Division II Basketball Tournament.

The contest tipped off at 7:30 p.m. at GVSU Fieldhouse, marking the Warriors’ first tournament meeting with Northern Michigan.

Wayne State advances to play again on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. at GVSU Fieldhouse.

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AJ Rickli — Center — Freshman — 6′2″ — Hometown: Mattawan

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