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Wichita States Trey Wade and Noah Fernandes cause a jump ball during the first half of the game against VCU on Saturday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Shockers defeat nationally ranked Rams, move to 10-1 on the season

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor December 21, 2019

Wichita State picked up a statement win on Saturday, defeating nationally ranked Virginia Commonwealth, 73-63. The Rams came into the matchup with the nation's second-longest road winning streak at...

Shockers celebrate after winning against Oklahoma at Intrust Bank Arena on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

Shockers receive national recognition following second-straight Power Five victory

Sean Marty, Reporter December 17, 2019

After Wichita State’s come-from-behind victory against the Oklahoma Sooners, the Shockers started to gain some respect from the national media. Here's how WSU is currently fairing in different ranking...

Shockers celebrate after scoring against Arkansas Pine-Bluff Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena

PHOTOS: Shockers leap past Lions, 100-50

Selena Favela, Photographer December 16, 2019

Shockers celebrate after winning against Oklahoma at Intrust Bank Arena Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

‘What a difference a year makes:’ Stevenson, Sherfield shine as Shockers take down Sooners in grudge match

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor December 15, 2019

When the final buzzer sounded, Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall embraced his freshman point guard Grant Sherfield. After making his way through the hand shakeline, Marshall was walking briskly off...

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique celebrates after a dunk during the game against Oklahoma on Saturday inside INTRUST Bank Arena.

Shockers use late surge to take down Oklahoma

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor December 14, 2019

Wichita State (9-1) defeated Oklahoma (7-2) on Saturday, 80-75, to win their second straight game against a Big 12 opponent. The Shockers, who trailed at the half, used a key second half 12-0 run with...

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne prepares to shoot a three during the second half of the game against Oklahoma State on Sunday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

ANALYSIS: Which Shockers are trending up and down?

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor December 11, 2019

Wichita State left their mark with a 80-61 lopsided win over Oklahoma State on Sunday in Stillwater. With the win, the Shockers moved up 14 spots in KenPom, from being ranked No. 51 to No. 37 in the country. But...

Wichita State junior Asbjørn Midtgaard shoots a hook shot during the second half of the game against Oklahoma State on Sunday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

‘That looked like Wichita State basketball:’ Shockers return to old form with convincing victory against Oklahoma State

Sean Marty, Reporter December 9, 2019

Wichita State looked a team of old on Sunday, defeating Oklahoma State in impressive fashion, 80-61.  Through the first 20 minutes, Wichita State looked like the more dominant team, but with foul trouble...

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne sticks his tongue out at heckling Oklahoma State fans after a made three-point basket in the second half of the game against the Cowboys on Sunday inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.

Shockers blowout Oklahoma State; pick up key resume-building win on the road

Sean Marty, Reporter December 8, 2019

The Wichita State men’s basketball team defeated Oklahoma State 80-61 in dominant fashion Sunday. The resume-building win in Stillwater was WSU’s lone road matchup on the non-conference slate. WSU...

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne dribbles the ball up the floor during the first half of the game on Thursday against Central Arkansas inside Charles Koch Arena.

Old town road trip: 3 keys to a Shocker win in Stillwater

Sean Marty, Reporter December 8, 2019

For the first and only time during the non-conference schedule, Wichita State will play a true road game. The Shockers’ biggest test of the season so far will come against Oklahoma State on Saturday. All...

Wichita State junior Asbjørn Midtgaard slames a dunk down in the game against Central Arkansas on Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena.

Hunting Season: Shockers use a historic defensive performance to rebound from first loss of the season

Sean Marty, Reporter December 6, 2019

Wichita State returned to its’ winning ways on Thursday, defeating Central Arkansas 95-69 in dominant fashion. Head Coach Gregg Marshall decided to switch up the Shockers’ starting lineup following...

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