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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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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...

Freshman Morris Udeze sits with walk-on Tate Busse during warmups on Feb. 9, 2019.

Udeze out with injury

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 9, 2019

Morris Udeze is out for the second game in a row. The freshman injured his shoulder early in the year but continued to play through it using a shoulder brace in games. On Monday, Udeze reaggravated...

VanVleet scores career-high 30 points

VanVleet scores career-high 30 points

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 7, 2019

Fred VanVleet scored a career-high 30 points Thursday for the Toronto Raptors. VanVleet started alongside Kyle Lowry while NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard (knee) took the night off. He played 37 minutes...

Wichita States Director of Athletics Darron Boatright addresses fans at the State of the American pep rally.

Wichita State extends Boatright’s contract through 2022

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 7, 2019

Wichita State has extended Athletic Director Darron Boatright's contract for another three years. Boatright will continue to receive his $200,000 salary through June 30, 2022. His appointment is...

Wichita State center Asbjørn Midtgaard celebrates on the bench during their game against Baylor in Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 1, 2018.

Midtgaard, Echenique combine for 21 rebounds in Wichita State’s first road win of the season

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

After losing their first six road games of the year, Wichita State now owns a road win. The Shockers played far from a perfect game at East Carolina. The difference was East Carolina struggled to get...

Wichita States Bailey Lange pitches during their game against OU at Marita Hynes Field on April 11, 2018.

New-look Shockers take the field for 5-game tournament

Marshall Sunner, Reporter February 6, 2019

Kristi Bredbenner has high expectations for her team this season. Wichita State softball begins its season Friday with a double-header, as the team plays in a three-day tournament. Bredbenner said the...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet hits the ground after contact from a Oklahoma State player in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday.

76ers trade Shamet to Clippers

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 6, 2019

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded rookie Landry Shamet to the Los Angeles Clippers. Shamet, the former Wichita State Shocker, was included in a blockbuster trade to partner Tobias Harris with the Sixers'...

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