Ferris men's basketball season ends in GLIAC Tournament

Bulldogs fall to top-seeded Northern Michigan in quarterfinals

Mar. 5, 2026 at 2:50pm

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The Ferris State University men's basketball team's season came to a close on Wednesday night as they lost to top-seeded Northern Michigan 91-62 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Tournament Quarterfinals. The Bulldogs managed to score 38 points in the paint but could not overcome the Wildcats, who beat FSU for the third time this campaign.

Why it matters

Ferris State was making its 12th consecutive and 26th overall GLIAC Tournament appearance, but the loss ends their season with a 10-18 overall record. The game highlighted the challenges the Bulldogs faced in competing against the conference's top team.

The details

Ferris State opened the first half with a quick layup from Owen Hardy and a 3-pointer from Tae Boyd to take an early 8-4 lead. However, Northern Michigan capitalized on free throws and 3-point shooting to pull ahead 41-28 by halftime. In the second half, NMU extended its lead with a strong performance in the paint, outscoring FSU 50-34. Boyd led the Bulldogs with 19 points, while senior Mykel Bingham added 15 points in his final game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Ferris State's season came to a close with the loss.

The players

Owen Hardy

A Ferris State player who scored 9 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the game.

Tae Boyd

The leading scorer for Ferris State, converting all 6 of his free throw attempts and finishing with 19 points.

Mykel Bingham

A senior Ferris State player who contributed 15 points and 6 rebounds in his final game as a Bulldog.

Bryce Moore

A Ferris State player who scored 10 points, including two 3-pointers, and recorded 3 rebounds.

Dylan Kuehl

The leading scorer for Northern Michigan with 17 points.

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The takeaway

Ferris State's loss to Northern Michigan in the GLIAC Tournament quarterfinals marks the end of their season, which saw the Bulldogs struggle to a 10-18 overall record despite making their 12th consecutive and 26th overall GLIAC Tournament appearance. The game highlighted the challenges the team faced in competing against the conference's top teams.