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Wichita States Seraphine Bastin dribbles past East Carolinas defense during the game at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

WSU women snap 3-game losing streak with a tight victory over East Carolina

Sean Marty, Reporter February 2, 2020

Wichita State squeaked out a 57-55 victory Saturday, snapping a three-game losing streak. With the win, the Shockers improved to 12-10 on the season and 4-5 in conference play. The Shockers got off...

Time to argue: Heres why one of these teams will definitely win the Super Bowl

Time to argue: Here’s why one of these teams will definitely win the Super Bowl

Marshall Sunner and Morgan Anderson February 2, 2020

The Sunflower's Marshall Sunner and Morgan Anderson want to argue about who will win Super Bowl LIV. We'll let you decide. San Fransisco 49ers It’s plain and simple. The San Francisco 49ers will...

Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall reacts to a foul call during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Joiner sinks game-winning buzzer-beater as Tulsa storms back against No. 23 Shockers

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor February 1, 2020

A full 94 feet stood in-between Tulsa and another top-25 victory. Tulsa guard Elijah Joiner caught the ball at Wichita State's free throw line with just over three seconds to go. Three. Joiner dribbled...

Wichita States DJ McCarty celebrates after scoring a crucial three pointer during the last quarter of the game against East Carolina at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020.

PHOTOS:Shockers sink Pirates, 57-55

Selena Favela, Photographer February 1, 2020

How the Chiefs helped evolve Paul Sullentrop

How the Chiefs helped evolve Paul Sullentrop

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor February 1, 2020

When it comes to the Kansas City Chiefs, WSU Senior Communicator Paul Sullentrop has seen it all. Growing up, Sullentrop was a Chiefs fan. Since he was into sports and since the Chiefs were the closest...

Junior Lingwei goes back and forth with K-State to later win the match with parter Esther Thebault.

Women’s tennis loses at home to Kansas State

Lee Harter, Reporter February 1, 2020

Despite valiant efforts, the Wichita State women’s tennis team lost 2-5 to Kansas State on Friday. In doubles, the No. 1 duo of Esther Thebault and Lingwei Kong won their matchup, 6-4. The No. 2 pair...

Wichita State junior Asbjørn Midtgaard gives a thumbs up during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Havoc in the Heartland: 3 Keys to a Shocker victory at Tulsa

Sean Marty, Reporter January 31, 2020

Following back-to-back victories, WSU has returned to the AP top-25, but will once again be faced with a test to maintain their ranking. Despite Tulsa struggling in the non-conference portion of their...

Shockers prepare for weekend matchup with Tulsa

Shockers prepare for weekend matchup with Tulsa

Sean Marty, Reporter January 30, 2020

Wichita State is on a two-game winning streak, but their schedule doesn’t get any easier. The Shockers are set for a matchup with first-place Tulsa on Saturday. Head Coach Gregg Marshall met with...

The Wichita State bench celebrates after a made three-pointer during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sneaks back into national polls after 2-game winning streak

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor January 30, 2020

The Wichita State men’s basketball team found its way back into the national polls this week after winning two games against South Florida and Central Florida. Two weeks ago, when the Shockers were...

Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis celebrates after UCF calls a timeout during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

‘He accepted the challenge:’ How Gregg Marshall’s halftime challenge lit a fire under Dexter Dennis

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor January 27, 2020

Wichita State combo guard Dexter Dennis wasn’t getting into a flow. He had two “atomic bombs,” according to Head Coach Gregg Marshall in the first half against Central Florida on Saturday, and was...

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique dunks the ball during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

‘What a difference a year can make’: Shockers eclipse win total from a season ago with victory over Knights

Sean Marty, Reporter January 26, 2020

In back to back seasons, Wichita State has defeated UCF in front of a packed Charles Koch Arena crowd, but this year’s game had a much different feel than the last.  A year ago, the Shockers were...

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