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Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson drives the ball in the first quarter of the March 5 game. Jameson contributed eight points to Tuesday's game against Tulsa.

Women’s basketball loses on senior day, but holds on to first round AAC bye

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

The stakes for Wichita State women’s basketball heading into its senior day against the University of Tulsa were clear: win, and the team would clinch the 11th seed and a first round bye in the American...

Zeke Thompson and sophomore Jacob Crabtree sing together "The World of Your Body (Reprise)" on Feb. 21. The performance of "Spring Awakening" was put on by the School of Performing Arts.

PHOTOS: ‘Spring Awakening’

Zachary Ruth, Photographer February 26, 2025

Corey Washington dunks the ball during the second half on Feb. 16. Washington scored 18 points and had 15 rebounds against Memphis.

Men’s basketball knocks down No. 14 Memphis in overtime in first ranked win since 2021

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2025

For the first time since the 2021 season, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated a team ranked in the top 25 of the AP poll.  The Shockers led for a good chunk of their Sunday matinee in Charles...

A.J. McGinnis celebrates with his Wichita State teammates after WSU's win on Feb. 12. Wichita State defeated the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64.

Men’s basketball extends winning streak to three with 69-64 victory over UTSA

Ananda Smith, Reporter February 12, 2025

For the first time in the head coach Paul Mills era, Wichita State men’s basketball has won three consecutive American Athletic Conference (AAC) games. After two successful road wins, the Shockers...

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...

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