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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Head Coach Gregg Marshall holds his head after a bad pass during their game against Southern Miss on Dec. 15, 2018 at INTRUST Bank Arena.

Stevenson, McDuffie continue to struggle late in games and away from home

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 16, 2018

Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall was nothing more than puzzled after Saturday’s roller coaster win against Southern Mississippi. "I’m glad we survived,” Marshall said. “I was very disappointed...

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones drives to the rim against Southern Mississippi. The Shockers played at INTRUST Bank Arena.

Shockers hold on despite fumbling 17-point second-half lead

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

After missing the front end of a free throw, Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie gave Southern Mississippi a chance to force overtime after the Golden Eagles cut a once 17-point Shocker lead in the second...

Ex-Wichita State baseball coach Gene Stephenson holds back tears. Wichita State inducted Stephenson into the Hall of Fame on Saturday. Stephenson led Wichita State to seven College World Series appearances, and in 1989, WSU won the College World Series.

Wichita State inducts Gene Stephenson into the Hall of Fame

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 15, 2018

Gene Stephenson held back tears in recollection of his 36-year career with Wichita State. "I loved what I was doing," Stephenson said. "Passion — it's hard to describe because every day was a joy." "Those...

Wichita States Abby Pugh celebrates a kill. Wichita State lost to Southern Methodist in three sets Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore Abby Pugh to transfer

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

Sophomore middle blocker Abby Pugh will transfer from the Wichita State volleyball team. Pugh announced via Instagram that she will continue her playing career at San Diego State University. Pugh...

Former Wichita State players Ron Baker (right), Evan Wessel (center), and Fred Van Vleet (left) were in the stands for Wichita State’s match-up against Northern Iowa. Baker and Van Vleet are currently playing in the NBA. (Feb. 18, 2017)

Ron Baker released by Knicks

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 13, 2018

The New York Knicks plan to release Ron Baker. The Knicks have agreed to a two-year contract with Allonzo Trier. Trier was previously signed as a two-way player for the Knicks and their development...

Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie takes a shot during their game against Jacksonville State on Dec. 12, 2018 at Charles Koch Arena.

By The Numbers: Improved shooting helps Shockers hold off Jacksonville State; McDuffie’s second-half struggles continue

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 13, 2018

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones put an end to Jacksonville State's comeback bid Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. Haynes-Jones hit an open three-pointer as the game was winding down put...

Wichita State senior Samajae Haynes-Jones makes a pass during their game against Jacksonville State on Dec. 12, 2018 at Charles Koch Arena.

Haynes-Jones, Echenique lead Shockers past Jacksonville State

Sean Marty, Reporter December 13, 2018

A question entering Wednesday night's game against Jacksonville State was how Wichita State, a team with only two seniors, would compete against one of the nation's most experienced teams. Junior college...

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis gets fouled during their game against the University of Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

What led to Wichita State’s 32-point loss to Oklahoma

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 12, 2018

To say Wichita State struggled offensively against Oklahoma would be an understatement. The Shockers shot 24 percent from the field. They missed 22 threes, and shot 18 percent from deep While posting...

Head Coach Gregg Marshall sat down in the final minutes of their game against the University of Oklahoma at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City on Dec. 8, 2018.

Gregg Marshall on Jacksonville State: ‘They can easily come in here and beat us’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter December 12, 2018

Wichita State enters Wednesday night's home match with Jacksonville State hoping to avenge the program's worst loss under Gregg Marshall. Saturday's 32-point loss to Oklahoma had record low shooting...

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