PHOTOS: Wichita State beats Tulsa in semifinals of American Conference Championship

The Shockers won 81-68 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., to advance to the championship game.

Zachary Ruth and Ellery Prothro • March 14, 2026

About the Contributors

Zachary Ruth, Photo Editor

Zachary Ruth is the photo editor for The Sunflower. Previously, Ruth was a photographer during the 2024-2025 year. Ruth is a sophomore and previously served as the editor-in-chief at Newton High School. Ruth is studying journalism and media production and hopes to pursue a career in photojournalism after university.

Ellery Prothro, Photographer

Ellery Prothro is a first-year photographer for The Sunflower. She is pursuing a degree in Integrated Marketing Communication. After college, Prothro hopes to land a job in professional sports.