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Temples Shizz Alston, Jr., drives the lane on Jan. 6, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena.

A look back at Temple and the 11-point lead Wichita State let slip away

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 15, 2019

Jaime Echenique knows Wichita State played a good game. The team did a lot of things right (despite a few too many turnovers), but even with an 11-point lead and 3:36 left in the game, that wasn't enough...

Thats been a bitter taste in our mouths for some months: Players seek to avenge devastating loss against Temple

‘That’s been a bitter taste in our mouths for some months’: Players seek to avenge devastating loss against Temple

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Erik Stevenson vividly remembers the game. Wichita State held an 11-point lead with 3:36 left in regulation, and in an instant, the lead was gone. The Shockers lost the game in overtime....

Temple players hangout before the Wichita State and East Carolina game on March 14, 2019. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

Know your opponent: Wichita State to play Temple Owls in AAC quarterfinal

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, Ten. — Wichita State has a lot on its mind. The Shockers want to win four games. It's a quarter way there. Players want to avenge a loss that's haunted them since January. It was the...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis reaches out for a shot during the second half of the game against East Carolina on March 14, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

‘It’s 1 game down, 3 more to go’: Wichita State prepares for quick quarterfinal with Temple

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 15, 2019

MEMPHIS, Ten. — Wichita State will play Temple at 8 p.m. Friday in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. The Shockers topped East Carolina by 16 in a game that was never...

Wichita State freshman Dexter Dennis celebrates a made shot during the game against East Carolina on March 14, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

PHOTOS: Shockers steal Pirates’ treasure, advance to quarterfinals

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor March 15, 2019

Wichita State has its eyes on Temple. The Shockers advanced to the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament. Erik Stevenson hit two big 3-pointers in the first half, allowing Wichita...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson celebrates a basket from the bench during the second half of the game against East Carolina on March 14, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

‘He’s poised’: Erik Stevenson’s 3-pointers lead Wichita State up to a first round win

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Gregg Marshall called out his name. “Erik” he screamed, the freshman guard running to him on the sideline. He needed to calm down. He had overshot a 3-pointer, turned the ball...

Markis McDuffie walks through the lobby of the team hotel on the way to the game on March 14, 2019. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

Shockers enter AAC tournament looking for a fresh start

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson had a simple way of saying it. “0-0! Post season,” Stevenson wrote on Twitter. Wichita State’s season has been a mix of the best and...

Wichita State guard Erik Stevenson makes a move during the second half of the game against ECU on March 5, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

Shockers to play short-staffed East Carolina in AAC tournament first round

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 14, 2019

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wichita State is on a mission. After a dismal 1-6 start to American Athletic Conference play, the Shockers turned the corner against a much lighter schedule. The team won nine of...

Wichita State President
John Bardo
speaks during a press
conference announcing
Wichita State’s
acceptance into the
American Athletic Conference.
(April 7, 2017)

President Bardo left this one sports project on the table

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 13, 2019

President John Bardo was around during the good years of Wichita State football. He described these memories fondly, and let many believe he would be the one to resurrect the school’s football program....

PHOTOS: Wichita State sweeps Nebraska

Easton Thompson, Photographer March 10, 2019

Off the bat of Asea Webber's grand slam, and a no-hitter from Erin McDonald and Caitlin Bingham, Wichita State completed a two-game sweep against Nebraska. (Photos by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower.)

Wichita State sophomore Lingwei Kong swings for the ball during their set against Oklahoma States Lisa Marie Rioux at the Wichita Country Club tennis complex on Sunday, March 10. (Photo by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower)

PHOTOS: Wichita State loses 4-0 to No. 9 Oklahoma State

Easton Thompson March 10, 2019

Wichita State lost to No. 8 Oklahoma State, 4-0. The Shockers took on Oklahoma State at the Wichita Country Club on March 10, 2019. (Photos by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower.)

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis takes a shot during the first half of the game against ECU on March 5, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

Dennis beats buzzer with miracle 3-pointer

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 9, 2019

Dexter Dennis is a hero in his home state of Louisiana. Dennis hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to beat Tulane 82-79. He released the ball with .1 seconds left in play. Wichita State erased a nine-point...

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