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Colby Rogers runs past the defensive player during the second half of the Jan. 4 game. Rogers played 38 minutes, and scored 18 points and one rebound.

AAC newcomer North Texas defeats Wichita State men’s basketball in conference opener

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor January 6, 2024

In its first game of 2024, Wichita State lost to American Athletic Conference newcomer the University of North Texas, 74-62. “Our intensity wasn’t where it needed to be,” redshirt junior Colby...

Senior Aniya Bell blocks a player from MSSU at the exhibition game on Nov. 1. Bell had two personal fouls by the end of the game.

Women’s basketball experiences first conference loss of the season

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter January 4, 2024

Road trips to opposing courts have continued to trouble Wichita State (5-9, 1-0 AAC) as the Shockers lost 76-64 to Rice University (7-5, 1-0 AAC) on Jan. 3. The Shockers lost their first American Athletic...

Dalen Ridgnal looks down between free throws in the second half of the Dec. 30 game. The Shockers fell to KU at the T-Mobile Center 86-67.

Men’s basketball falls to No. 2 University of Kansas

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 31, 2023

In a sea of red, white and blue at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Wichita State lost to the University of Kansas, 86-67, in the Shockers’ last non-conference game.  Head men’s basketball...

After defeating Tulane University, senior guard Aniya Bell celebrates on the sidelines. The Shockers defeated the Green Wave by three points, 63-60.

Women’s basketball snaps four-game loosing streak in conference opener

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 30, 2023

  The Wichita State women’s basketball team opened up their American Athletic Conference play with a win against Tulane University, 63-60, on Saturday afternoon, snapping the team’s four-game...

Xavier Bell yells to his teammates as he runs down the court.

Men’s basketball falter against Kansas State University

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 24, 2023

In front of 18,660 fans at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, Wichita State men’s basketball lost against Kansas State University, 69-60.  Both teams went back and forth early in the first...

Sophomore forward Daniela Abies looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Houston on Dec. 4.

Women’s basketball struggle in fourth quarter against Oral Roberts

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 22, 2023

In its final non-conference game of the season, Wichita State women’s basketball lost against Oral Roberts, 76-74. “We just kind of lost our edge for whatever reason,” Nooner said. “We’re...

Senior guard Jeniah Thompson looks for a player to pass to during the game against the Houston Huskies on Dec. 4. Thompson played in 17 minutes of the game, scoring 2 points in that time.

Women’s basketball drops third straight at Missouri State

Jacob Unruh, Reporter December 19, 2023

Shooting and turnover struggles in the second half doomed Wichita State in a loss on the road against Missouri State on Saturday, 72-65. The loss is the third straight for a 4-7 Shockers team that has...

Junior guard Xavier Bell dribbles down the court during the game against Southern Illinois on Dec. 16.

Strong defensive effort aids Wichita State in victory against Southern Illinois

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 18, 2023

With less than six seconds left on the clock, Wichita State was able to hold on to a one-point lead with a block by Ronnie DeGray lll and Quincy Ballard against the Southern Illinois Salukis, 69-68, on...

The Shockers celebrate a point made in the second set against Montana State on Dec. 9.

Volleyball crowned champions of NIVC after sweeping UTEP

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

Wichita State volleyball won its first national postseason title at the National Invitational Volleyball Championship. On the road on Tuesday, the Shockers swept the University of Texas-El Paso Miners...

Kenny Pohto looks around for a teammate to pass the ball to during the Dec. 10 game. Pohto scored nine points and 13 rebounds.

Wichita State men’s basketball lose energy against South Dakota State

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 13, 2023

Wichita State men’s basketball traveled 5.5 miles for its annual game at Intrust Bank Arena, where the Shockers lost 79-69 against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.  “Tough one for us tonight,”...

The Wichita State Shockers celebrate their win in the NIVC semi-finals match against Montana State. Following the win, the Shockers will face UTEP on Dec. 12 for the championship.

Volleyball heads to NIVC championship match after sweeping Montana State

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor December 12, 2023

When starting the volleyball season, senior transfer Izzi Strand’s main goal was to make a postseason run. Now, Wichita State volleyball will advance to the championship match of the National Invitational...

Brylee Kelly talks to teammate Natalie Foster after a timeout in the second set. Kelly played two sets of the Dec. 6 game versus Drake University.

‘Fell in love with it’: Brylee Kelly reflects on journey, achievements at Wichita State

Jacinda Hall, Podcast Editor December 11, 2023

For Brylee Kelly, her love of volleyball is familial. Her mom, Lisa, played NCAA Division I volleyball for Depaul University in the mid-1990s. “Growing up, (my mom) didn't want to push volleyball...

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