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Wichita State Mens Basketball Coach Gregg Marshall responds to a question during a press event before the teams first practice of the season on Tuesday at the south Koch Arena Concourse.

Wichita State’s season officially starts with first practice

Sean Marty, Reporter September 25, 2019

Wichita State officially started practice for men’s basketball on Tuesday. A common theme the past two seasons for the Shockers has been the number of new faces within the program. Despite having...

Charles Koch Arena was selected as an early voting period. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

WSU to host NCAA Basketball Academy next summer

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor September 24, 2019

On Friday, Wichita State was selected to be one of four hosts for the second annual runnings of the NCAA Basketball Academies. The academies are designed to give prospective college athletes a glimpse...

The Wichita State student section throws up pieces of The Sunflower after the first basket of the game on Nov. 6, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Student ticket pickup dates for men’s basketball released

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor September 23, 2019

Wichita State released the men’s basketball student ticket pickup dates on Sunday evening. All fee-paying students attending the university receive free admission to all sporting events on campus....

Wichita State freshman Sina Uluave serves the ball during the game against Nebraska on September 21, 2019 at Bob Devaney Sports Center.

Shockers leave Nebraska empty handed, losing streak extends to six straight matches

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor September 22, 2019

The Wichita State volleyball team traveled to Nebraska over the weekend for the Creighton Classic in Omaha on Thursday and Friday, and a matinee matchup with the No. 1 nationally ranked Nebraska Cornhuskers...

Wichita State sophomore Caitlin Bingham swings to make contact with the ball during their game against Southern Nazarene on Sept. 21 at Wilkins Stadium.

Shockers open fall season with blowout win

Kamilah Gumbs, Reporter September 22, 2019

Wichita State started their fall softball schedule at home with an 18-3 victory over Southern Nazarene on Saturday. The Shockers jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings. WSU starting pitcher Bailey...

Wichita States Garrett Kocis attempts to pick off a Nebraska player during the scrimmage held at Eck Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019.

Shocker rally falls short in scrimmage loss to Nebraska

Matthew Kelly, Managing Editor September 21, 2019

The Wichita State baseball team was bested 10-8 by Nebraska in a 12-inning scrimmage at Eck Stadium Saturday. Head Coach Eric Wedge made his coaching debut, using the opportunity to cycle through nine...

Wichita Sate freshman Sina Uluave goes up for a kill against No. 1 Nebraska on Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Wichita State falls to No. 1 Nebraska, extends losing streak to six matches

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor September 21, 2019

LINCOLN, Neb.– The Wichita State volleyball team ended their non-conference slate on Saturday with a loss to No. 1 Nebraska in straight sets, 3-0. The loss against the Cornhuskers marked a season-long...

Wichita State redshirt freshman Brylee Kelly goes up for a kill during the game against Wyoming on September 20, 2019 at D.J. Soko arena in Omaha, Nebraska.

Shockers drop fifth-straight match in final game of the Creighton Classic

Sean Marty, Sports Reporter September 20, 2019

OMAHA, Neb.– Wichita State dropped its final match of the Creighton Classic to Wyoming in four sets on Friday. With the loss, the Shockers extend their losing streak to five games. The team's overall...

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