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Wichita State players cheer and celebrate their win against University of Tulsa on Monday, March 5 in Koch Arena. The Shockers won with a score of 71 against Tulsas 49. (Photo by Easton Thompson/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Wichita State sends seniors off with a win

Easton Thompson, Photographer March 5, 2019

Wichita State blew out Tulsa in their final home game of the year, 71-49. The Shockers separated from Tulsa in the third quarter, outscoring them by 11. Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage and Cesaria Ambrosio combined...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet hits a three point basket against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the first half in Koch arena

Shamet shatters Clippers’ franchise rookie record for 3s

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 3, 2019

Stop me if you've heard this one before. Landry Shamet exploded for a big night with the Los Angeles Clippers, sinking seven 3-pointers and shattering franchise records. In Sunday's game against the...

Wichita State guard Jacob Herrs celebrates from the bench in the second half of the game against UConn on Feb. 28, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

If the season ended today, who would Wichita State play in the AAC tournament?

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 3, 2019

Wichita State is in sole possession of sixth place in the American Athletic Conference standings with a week of action left. The Shockers won seven of its last nine games to get to this point, and if they...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis goes up for a basket during the game against SMU on Jan. 30, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Shockers move into sole possession of sixth place behind strong play from Dennis, McDuffie

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor March 3, 2019

Dexter Dennis and Markis McDuffie combined for 27 points and 16 rebounds as Wichita State stole its third road win of the season Sunday at Southern Methodist. Wichita State (15-13, 8-8 American Athletic...

Wichita State  junior Jacob Katzfey hits the ball during the game against Creighton on March. 1, 2019 at Eck Stadium.

PHOTOS: Shockers sweep Creighton in home opener

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer March 1, 2019

The Shockers swept their doubleheader against former Missouri Valley Conference rival Creighton by scores of 7-5 and 4-3. Over the course of the two games, the Shockers trailed early but put a combined...

Wichita State senior Clayton Mcginness throws a pitch during their game against Creighton on March. 1, 2019 at Eck Stadium.

Shockers sweep Creighton in doubleheader

Sean Marty, Reporter March 1, 2019

Wichita State swept Creighton in the doubleheader of its opening series at Eck Stadium. The Shockers beat its former Missouri Valley Conference rival 4-3 and 7-5. In the first game, the Blue Jays...

Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones celebrates in the second half of the game against UConn on Feb. 28, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

Haynes-Jones’ buzzer beater wins it for Wichita State … again

Marshall Sunner, Reporter March 1, 2019

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones has a new nickname. "Big shot Samaj," Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall called his senior guard after Haynes-Jones sealed Thursday's 65-63 win with a fadeaway...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie hugs and celebrates with senior Samajae Haynes-Jones. McDuffie told Haynes-Jones to sit down on the couch that sits courtside after scoring the buzzer beater against UConn. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

PHOTOS: Haynes-Jones seals Marshall’s 300th win with buzzer beater

Joseph Barringhaus February 28, 2019

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones makes the buzzer beater to seal coach Gregg Marshall's 300th win. Haynes-Jones led the team with 20 points in their 65-63 win over UConn on Feb. 28, 2019. Asbjørn...

Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie hugs and celebrates with senior Samajae Haynes-Jones after making the buzzer beater to finish the game against UConn. McDuffie called Haynes-Jones final shot Coach Marshalls birthday present. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Haynes-Jones seals win with buzzer beater

Sean Marty February 28, 2019

Samajae Haynes-Jones hit a game-winning shot over UConn’s Christian Vital at the buzzer Thursday at Koch Arena.  UConn's Alterique Gilbert tied the game with back-to-back threes in the final minute....

The Wichita State bench celebrates after Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage sinks the first three-point basket during the game against UConn on Feb. 26, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

UConn draws a large crowd, Wichita State plans to use it as a turning point to attract a new following

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 27, 2019

Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage is hopeful Tuesday's near-record crowd is a turning point for the Wichita State women's basketball team. The Shockers hosted No. 2 UConn for the first time ever, and despite a...

Shockers show promise against No. 2 UConn.

Shockers show promise against No. 2 UConn.

Joseph Barringhaus and Khánh Nguyễn February 27, 2019

No. 2 UConn dismantled Wichita State, scoring 27 unanswered in the first half. Behind UConn's Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson's 50 combined points, the Huskies won 84-47. Wichita State next plays...

UConn guard Katie Lou Samuelson reaches out for a layup during the game against Wichita State at Charles Koch Arena on Feb. 26, 2019. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

No. 2 UConn obliterates Wichita State in first-ever Koch Arena visit

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 26, 2019

Wichita State knew what was coming. It was clear from the get-go, No. 2 UConn, who has never lost an American Athletic Conference game (114-0), would leave its first-ever visit to Charles Koch Arena...

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