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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...

Wichita State players cheer and celebrate their win against University of Tulsa on Monday, March 5 in Koch Arena. The Shockers won with a score of 71 against Tulsas 49. (Photo by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Wichita State sends seniors off with a win

Easton Thompson, Photographer March 5, 2019

Wichita State blew out Tulsa in their final home game of the year, 71-49. The Shockers separated from Tulsa in the third quarter, outscoring them by 11. Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage and Cesaria Ambrosio combined...

Wichita State  junior Jacob Katzfey hits the ball during the game against Creighton on March. 1, 2019 at Eck Stadium.

PHOTOS: Shockers sweep Creighton in home opener

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer March 1, 2019

The Shockers swept their doubleheader against former Missouri Valley Conference rival Creighton by scores of 7-5 and 4-3. Over the course of the two games, the Shockers trailed early but put a combined...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie hugs and celebrates with senior Samajae Haynes-Jones. McDuffie told Haynes-Jones to sit down on the couch that sits courtside after scoring the buzzer beater against UConn. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Haynes-Jones seals Marshall’s 300th win with buzzer beater

Joseph Barringhaus February 28, 2019

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones makes the buzzer beater to seal coach Gregg Marshall's 300th win. Haynes-Jones led the team with 20 points in their 65-63 win over UConn on Feb. 28, 2019. Asbjørn...

Shockers show promise against No. 2 UConn.

Shockers show promise against No. 2 UConn.

Joseph Barringhaus and Khánh Nguyễn February 27, 2019

No. 2 UConn dismantled Wichita State, scoring 27 unanswered in the first half. Behind UConn's Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson's 50 combined points, the Huskies won 84-47. Wichita State next plays...

Wichita State redshirt junior Raven Prince goes up for a lay-up during their game against UCF on Feb. 20, 2019 at Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Knights stab Shockers, lose 57-49

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer February 21, 2019

Wichita State held with UCF until the fourth quarter. UCF scored 14 in the fourth compared to Wichita State’s 9. Wichita State lost 57-49 on Feb. 20, 2019, at home. The Shockers play at home again on...

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