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Salese Blow runs into a UTSA defender during the second half on Feb. 8. Blow scored 15 points in the loss to the Roadrunners.

Women’s basketball battles but ultimately loses to AAC leader UTSA

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 8, 2025

Three days after winning against the American Athletic Conference (AAC) team with the joint-worst record in the standings, Wichita State women’s basketball took on the AAC’s outright leader on Saturday...

Senior foward Ornella Niankan defends against a Florida Atlantic shot in the paint on Feb. 5. Niankan contributed two blocks and shot 50% from the free throw line in the WSU win.

Women’s basketball scrapes second conference win against FAU

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 5, 2025

For the second night in a row, a Wichita State basketball team moved out of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) basement — and snapped a long losing streak. A day after Wichita State’s men...

UAB players surround Wichita State forward Ornella Niankan during their Jan. 25 game. The Shockers dropped their matchup against the Blazers in overtime, 76-73.

Despite furious late-game comeback, women’s basketball falls short in overtime against UAB

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 25, 2025

For the second straight year, fans at Wichita State women’s basketball’s annual pink out game for cancer awareness were treated to a thrilling overtime matchup — and for the second straight year,...

Senior center Quincy Ballard reaches to gain possession of the ball in the first half. Ballard scored 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Jan. 18 game against East Carolina University.

Buzzer-beater sinks Wichita State in thriller against East Carolina

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 19, 2025

With seven seconds left in the game, Wichita State’s men’s basketball’s senior center Quincy Ballard threw home a slam to tie its game against East Carolina University (ECU). Then, the Pirates'...

Jayla Murray pushes through the Tulane defense on Jan. 15. Murray scored 17 points and three rebounds during the game.

Women’s basketball just one step behind Tulane in loss

Evan Tong, Reporter January 15, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball continued its lackluster start in conference play against Tulane University on Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. After two double-digit losses against American...

Corey Washington and Matej Bošnjak attempt to block a Charlotte layup on Jan. 14. Wichita State won, 68-59, on Tuesday night.

Men’s basketball delivers first conference win, snaps three-game losing streak

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 14, 2025

After a three-game losing streak to begin American Athletic Conference (AAC) play, Wichita State men’s basketball delivered a much-needed win in Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday night. The Shockers...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson jumps in order to block a pass by North Texas. Jameson had one steal in the WSU loss.

Women’s basketball outclassed by conference favorites South Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Wednesday night’s women’s basketball game in Charles Koch Arena was contested between the team picked to finish second-to-last in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the preseason favorites. The...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill defends a South Florida player on Jan. 6. For the second consecutive game, Wichita State allowed 91 points in a conference loss, 91-72.

Men’s basketball trails wire-to-wire, loses to USF in Roundhouse for first time ever

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball made history in Charles Koch Arena on Monday night — but for the wrong reasons. The University of South Florida (USF) beat the Shockers in front of the WSU crowd for...

Junior forward Corey Washington attempts to block the Kansas City Roos from passing the ball into play. Washington occupied the court for nearly 30 minutes, scoring eight points.

Men’s basketball defeats K-State for first time since 2001, avoids three-game losing streak

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

For the first time since 2001, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated Kansas State University (K-State).  The Shockers won, 84-65, on Saturday evening in Charles Koch Arena. The win is the second-largest...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives down the court, attempting to score on Kansas City. The Shockers lost to the Roos, 74-64

‘Not the standard’: Men’s basketball falls to UMKC

Evan Tong, Reporter December 17, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball season may have hit rock-bottom on Tuesday night after a thorough home loss against a team ranked 298th in the NET rankings. Wichita State made its return to...

Anna Luttrell performs a solo during "Lo, How a Rose/The Rose." Luttrell was one of seven singers to perform a solo during the 61st candlelight concert.

PHOTOS: Annual candlelight concert

Aubri Baker, Photographer December 11, 2024

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