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Wesley Low began bowling at the age of three.

Shocker claims spot on bowling’s Team USA

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor January 7, 2019

Wesley Low will represent the United States in international bowling competition. Low is a senior at Wichita State and a member of Shocker bowling team. He qualified for an automatic spot on bowling's...

Ron Baker covers his eyes after the conclusion of Saturdays game against Louisville.

Washington Wizards waive Ron Baker

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor January 7, 2019

For the second time in a month, Ron Baker is out of a job. The Washington Wizards waived Baker on Monday, as first reported by Adrian Wojnarowski. Baker was first waived by the New York Knicks a...

Newman University Pitching Coach Mike Pelfrey speaks to players at the beginning of practice. Pelfrey was a pitcher for Wichita State until he was drafted after his junior year in 2005.

Wichita State expected to name Mike Pelfrey as next pitching coach

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor January 6, 2019

Wichita State is expected to name Mike Pelfrey as the team's new pitching coach, WSU officials confirmed to The Sunflower late Sunday evening. Pelfrey, a veteran MLB pitcher, will replace Mike Steele....

Temples Quinton Rose moves past Wichita States Erik Stevenson.

Temple shuts down Wichita State in overtime

Marshall Sunner, Reporter January 6, 2019

Wichita State lost an 11-point lead with 3:36 left in regulation. Behind Shizz Alston, Jr., Temple surged to a four-point overtime victory. Alston, Jr., had 22 points in front of a handful of NBA...

Wichita State freshman Isaiah Poor-Boy Chandler defends against Memphis junior Isaiah Maurice during their game in Memphis, Tenn. on Jan. 4, 2019. (Photo by Jerald Holiday/The Daily Helmsman)

By the numbers: Shockers drop first conference opener in 9 years

Marshall Sunner, Reporter January 4, 2019

First-year Memphis coach Penny Hardaway pushed Wichita State to its limits, with full-court press and pressure on ball-handlers. Hardaway snagged his first conference win with the Tigers in a high-scoring...

Wichita State displays the American Flag on their sleeves as part of their military appreciation uniform.

Mike Steele out as Wichita State pitching coach

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor January 3, 2019

Wichita State pitching coach Mike Steele has resigned nearly six weeks ahead of the start of the season. Head Coach Todd Butler made the announcement on Thursday. "We will begin a search for the...

Wichita State guard Erik Stevenson takes a shot during their game against Southern Miss on Dec. 15, 2018 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

What to know as conference play begins for Wichita State

Marshall Sunner, Reporter January 2, 2019

Wichita State returns with fresh legs to play at Memphis for the start of conference play. The Shockers (7-5) are returning to action with just under two weeks of rest. The Sunflower's Marshall Sunner...

Wichita States Chance Moore poses during media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

Ex-Shocker Chance Moore commits to Washington State

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 31, 2018

Chance Moore will play for Washington State. Moore announced his commitment via social media, adding that he is "Committed 110% to Washington State." Moore surprisingly left Wichita State in December,...

Shockers celebrate from the bench after scoring against Savannah State Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018.

PHOTOS: Shockers take down Tigers 66-50

Selena Favela, Photo Editor December 30, 2018

Wichita State Shockers fans stripe Koch Arena during the game between the Wichita State Shockers and the Houston Cougars.

The Best of 2018, Sports Edition

The sports world was full of memories in 2018.  Here are our top photos, taken by The Sunflower staff photographers, hand-picked by our editorial staff.

Wichita States Samajae Haynes-Jones on the court during the Oral Roberts game Dec. 19 at Koch Arena.

Shockers end 2018 with discouraging loss to VCU

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 22, 2018

With just under 13 minutes left in the second half, Markis McDuffie bumped into teammate Erik Stevenson, tripped, and put up a forced shot that didn’t even hit the rim.  Two possessions later, McDuffie...

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