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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

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Wichita States Head Coach, Gregg Marshall, leans up against the bench during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Gregg Marshall compares WSU’s up-and-down start to Dow Jones Industrial Average

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 13, 2018

Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall was pleased with how his young team responded in last week's game with Providence. The Shockers, who entered the game with an 0-1 record, were down as many as...

Wichita States Markis McDuffie drives to the basket during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

How Wichita State held off Providence

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter November 11, 2018

Wichita State veteran Markis McDuffie showed his experience Friday — leading the Shockers to a much-needed victory against Providence Friday at the Veterans Classic. McDuffie’s 32 points was a career-high,...

Wichita States Kara Brown returns the ball during their game against SMU on Nov. 11, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Shockers — once picked to win the conference — swept in three sets

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter November 11, 2018

What happened inside of Charles Koch Arena on Sunday afternoon was not supposed to happen. Shocker volleyball dropped their second straight home game — losing 3-0 to Southern Methodist. Two days earlier,...

Wichita States Head Coach, Chris Lamb, looks to his players during their game against Houston on Nov. 9, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Shockers lose to Houston, fall below .500

Sean Marty, Reporter November 10, 2018

Wichita State lost in four sets to Houston on Friday. The Shockers, who were picked to win the conference, struggled once again to find a winning formula. Houston picked up the regular season sweep. After...

Wichita States Asbjørn Midtgaard holds his eye after being hit during their game against Louisiana Tech in Koch Arena on Nov. 6, 2018. Midtgaard will most likely receive stiches following the game.

Why Wichita State will finish eighth or lower in the AAC

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Something’s gotta give with Gregg Marshall’s recent success. Wichita State is one of only seven teams to have made the NCAA Tournament in seven consecutive seasons. Twice in that span, they’ve...

Wichita State switched to Under Armour this year for all of their uniforms.

Shockers will sport Under Armour uniforms this season

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

Starting this year, the Wichita State basketball teams will no longer sport Nike uniforms. WSU switched from Nike to a contract with Under Armour in July 2017. Due to contract stipulations, not all of...

February 24, 2018: Wichita State senior Angiee Tompkins watches the senior highlight reel with head coach Keitha Adams.

Keitha Adams sells players on WSU’s tradition, potential

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 9, 2018

For second-year Head Coach Keitha Adams recruiting is a fun challenge. This offseason, Adams had to replace 10 players from last year’s group. Selling players on Wichita State means highlighting the...

Wichita State Head Coach Keitha Adams talks to Ashley Reid on the sidelines during the season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

Shocker women look to avenge 81-point loss when UConn comes to town

Matthew Kelly, Editor in Chief November 9, 2018

Head Coach Keitha Adams remembers well what happened when the Shocker women hit the road to last season to face off against No. 1 UConn. “It was a long-ass day,” Adams said. After sustaining...

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