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Wichita States Ricky Torres takes a shot during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Gregg Marshall doesn’t mind Ricky Torres shooting 0 percent from three

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 4, 2018

Ricky Torres hasn’t hit a three-pointer for Wichita State this season. Torres, a 6-foot-2 guard, has missed all 13 attempts he’s taken from three-point range this year. He has just five field goals...

Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones takes a shot during their game against Baylor on Dec. 1, 2018 in Charles Koch Arena.

Haynes-Jones sinks five first-half threes in first career double-double

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 2, 2018

If not for a hit to the mouth, Samajae Haynes-Jones might not have led Wichita State to its second win against the Bears in two years. Early in the game, Haynes-Jones took an inadvertent hit to the...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson slams the ball over Baylor junior Devonte Bandoo during their game on Dec. 1, 2018 in Koch Arena.

PHOTOS: Offense pours in threes, Shockers hold off Baylor

Joseph Barringhaus, Sports Photo Editor December 1, 2018

Wichita State senior guard Samajae Haynes-Jones posted his first career double-double of his career as the Shockers held off Baylor's second-half comeback attempt. Haynes-Jones and freshman Erik...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson makes a dunk over Baylor guard Devonte Bandoo on Dec. 1, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Stevenson, Haynes-Jones combine for 39 as Shockers dismantle Baylor

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor December 1, 2018

Wichita State expected a zone defense against Baylor, and simply, the Shockers shot out of it. In the span of three minutes, WSU's Erik Stevenson and Samajae Haynes-Jones combined for three-pointers...

Wichita State redshirt freshman Hannah Cole high jumps during the meet Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018.

PHOTOS: Shockers host multi at Heskett

Selena Favela, Photo Editor December 1, 2018

Wichita State libero Giorgia Civita dives for a ball during their game against SMU on Nov. 11, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Shockers’ season comes to a close

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 30, 2018

Wichita State volleyball's season is over. The Shockers lost the second game of the National Volleyball Invitational Championship on Friday. North Texas defeated WSU in four sets. The two teams met...

Sports in brief — Nov. 29

Sports in brief — Nov. 29

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

  Dave ‘The Rave’ statue unveiled Wichita State will unveil a statue of legendary basketball player Dave Stallworth at 11 a.m. Saturday. The statue will be unveiled outside of the ticket...

Wichita States Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler speaks to Coach Gregg Marshall during their game against Louisiana Tech in Koch Arena on Nov. 6, 2018.

Sunflower Staff predictions — Wichita State versus Baylor

Erik Stevenson said it best following Sunday’s win over Rice — Koch Arena has soft rims. Stevenson struggled in Charleston, but that’s part of the struggle of a freshman playing on the road. Stevenson...

Baylor forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. scores on Wichita State guard Landry Shamet in the second half in Ferrel Center, in Waco, Texas.

Baylor series continues at Koch Arena

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

Wichita State will play rare host to Big 12 competition on Saturday. The Shockers, who almost annually play Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, will finish a home-and-away series with Baylor on Saturday night. “He's...

Wichita States Giorgia Civita celebrates. Wichita State lost to Southern Methodist in three sets Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore libero earns conference honors

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 27, 2018

Sophomore libero Giorgia Civita has been named Libero of the Year by the American Athletic Conference. Civita surpassed 1,000 career digs earlier this season and was the fastest in school history to...

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