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Wichita State gaurd Ashley Reid defends the ball against SMU on feb 17 at Charles Koch Arena. (photo by Austin Shaw/The Sunflower.)

Shocker women maintain 19-point halftime lead, hold off SMU

Sean Marty, Reporter February 17, 2019

Wichita State’s game Sunday was a tale of two halves. For one half, the Shockers shot 50 percent from the field and ran a 19-point lead. For another half, WSU scored 16 points and shot 17 percent...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie takes a shot during the game against Cincinnati on Jan. 19, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Shockers misfire on 26 three-pointers in loss to Cincinnati

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Wichita State had a chance to add to its four-game winning streak and snag a marquee win on the road against Cincinnati. Opportunity was there. The Shockers traded the lead in the first half, and cut...

Wichita States Laurie Derrico throws to first base during their game on March 27, 2018 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Shocker softball wins 5 games — 3 by run rule — in invitational

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 17, 2019

Wichita State softball won three of its five games in the Louisiana Tech Invitational via the run rule. The Shockers left the five-game tournament with a perfect record. WSU shutout both Fairleigh Dickinson...

A student enjoys a beer in the Rhatigan Student Center on Feb. 13, 2019. Beer and other adult beverages are available for purchase at Charles Koch Arena, Wilkins Stadium, and Eck Stadium but outside beverages will not be allowed.

Bring your own beer to Eck Stadium? Not anymore, Wichita State says

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 13, 2019

Fans can no longer bring their own beer to Wichita State baseball games. The rule change comes as Wichita State updated its state liquor license. Spectators were previously permitted to bring in coolers...

Connor Shank helps warm up players before the game against SMU on Jan. 30, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Basketball manager’s role is ‘about knowing where to be and when to be’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 13, 2019

Connor Shank’s role with the Wichita State men’s basketball team is a lot like that of an on-call doctor. Shank, a sophomore, is in his second year assisting the basketball program as a team manager....

Fred VanVleet defends John Wall. VanVleet had a steal and five defensive rebounds against the Washington Wizards. (Oct. 22, 2016)

VanVleet to miss 3 weeks with thumb injury

Evan Pflugradt and Marshall Sunner February 11, 2019

Fred VanVleet will miss at least three weeks with a thumb injury. ESPN's NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski first reported that VanVleet will wear a splint for three weeks before the Toronto Raptors re-evaluate...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson and forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler celebrate after a basket is made during the game against Tulane on Feb. 9, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

What’s the secret to Wichita State’s winning streak? Players have their superstitions

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 11, 2019

Erik Stevenson wants a say regarding which jerseys the Shockers roll out with. Why? Because Wichita State has rolled to a four-game winning streak after losing its first six out of seven games in conference...

Wichita State freshman Dexter Dennis celebrates after dunking the ball in the final seconds of the game against Tulsa on Feb. 2, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Freshman’s family pours in on his 20th birthday

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 10, 2019

Not everyone turns 20 years old. Dexter Dennis knows that. The Wichita State freshman has seen first-hand what can go wrong. At prep school, his roommate, Malcolm Nicholas, was shot and killed at 19...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet celebrating sinking a three point basket during the first half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Koch Arena.

Landry Shamet helps Clippers mount 28-point comeback in debut

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 10, 2019

Landry Shamet is quickly transitioning to his new home in Los Angeles. Shamet, who was traded ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, made his debut with the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday. In his...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson and forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler celebrate after a basket is made during the game against Tulane on Feb. 9, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Shockers on a streak, beat Tulane at home

Joseph Barringhaus February 10, 2019

Wichita State won their fourth game in a row, bringing them above .500 on the season. The Shockers rallied behind senior Markis McDuffie as he led the team with 25 points. Wichita State has a long break,...

Behind McDuffies offense, Wichita State surges to a game above .500

Behind McDuffie’s offense, Wichita State surges to a game above .500

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 9, 2019

Wichita State, having once lost its first six out of seven conference games, now owns a four-game winning streak after taking down Tulane on Saturday. Having won 77-62, the Shockers return to a game...

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