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Wichita State senior Laurie Derrico runs home during their game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on March 23, 2019.

PHOTOS: Shockers split with Houston through Saturday

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer March 24, 2019

Wichita State has split its first two games of their home series against Houston this weekend. The Shockers beat Houston 13-5 in just five innings on Friday night, only to fall to Houston 4-5 Saturday...

Wichita States Mason OBrien catches a throw to get out Kansas Universitys Brett Vosik at first base during their game on Wednesday, March 20. (Photo by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Shocker walk-off sends Jayhawks flying home

Easton Thompson, Photographer March 21, 2019

Wichita State baseball won on a walk-off home run from Hunter Gibson. Gibson won the game in the Shockers' first at-bat in the bottom of the 13th inning. He had two hits in five at-bats. Wichita State...

Wichita State’s sophomore Neleigh Herring runs home during their game against Kansas at Wilkins Stadium on March 20, 2019.

PHOTOS: Shockers send Jayhawks home with ruffled feathers

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer March 20, 2019

Wichita State softball's Neleigh Herring hit a walk-off single to lift Shockers over Kansas 11-10. (Photos by Khánh Nguyễn/The Sunflower).

Wichita State seniors Markis McDuffie and Samajae Haynes-Jones walk back from the press conference. McDuffie and Haynes-Jones took a moment to take photos with fans before walking across the court in Memphis for the last time. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Wichita State falls one possession shy of AAC Championship

Joseph Barringhaus March 17, 2019

Eight weeks ago players would not have envisioned an opportunity to play for a conference championship, nonetheless hang with No. 24 Cincinnati in a neck-and-neck battle for the spot. Wichita State's Markis...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie yells after making a layup during the second half of the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Shockers win sixth straight, advance to semifinals

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor March 16, 2019

Markis McDuffie said again and again before the game "refuse to lose." Teammate Asbjørn Midtgaard said "he really embodies that" mentality. McDuffie scored a career-best 34 points to push Temple out of...

Wichita State freshman Dexter Dennis celebrates a made shot during the game against East Carolina on March 14, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

PHOTOS: Shockers steal Pirates’ treasure, advance to quarterfinals

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor March 15, 2019

Wichita State has its eyes on Temple. The Shockers advanced to the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. Erik Stevenson hit two big 3-pointers in the first half, allowing Wichita...

PHOTOS: Wichita State sweeps Nebraska

Easton Thompson, Photographer March 10, 2019

Off the bat of Asea Webber's grand slam, and a no-hitter from Erin McDonald and Caitlin Bingham, Wichita State completed a two-game sweep against Nebraska. (Photos by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower.)

Wichita State sophomore Lingwei Kong swings for the ball during their set against Oklahoma States Lisa Marie Rioux at the Wichita Country Club tennis complex on Sunday, March 10. (Photo by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower)

PHOTOS: Wichita State loses 4-0 to No. 9 Oklahoma State

Easton Thompson March 10, 2019

Wichita State lost to No. 8 Oklahoma State, 4-0. The Shockers took on Oklahoma State at the Wichita Country Club on March 10, 2019. (Photos by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower.)

Wichita State sophomore Wylie Glover slides into second during the game against Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK on March 6, 2019. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

PHOTOS: Shockers fall to Cowgirls in Oklahoma

Joseph Barringhaus March 7, 2019

Wichita State traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma, Wednesday night to play Oklahoma State University in its first of two games this year. Oklahoma State beat Wichita State 3-0 on March 6, 2019. The Shockers'...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie hugs coach Gregg Marshall  after stepping off the court at Charles Koch Arena for possibly the last time. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

PHOTOS: Shockers send seniors off with a win

Joseph Barringhaus March 6, 2019

Wichita State closed out their home season with a win over East Carolina. Senior Markis McDuffie led the team with 16 points while fellow senior Samajae Haynes-Jones followed with 7 points. The Shockers...

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