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Members of the rowing team prepare for Saturday’s boat house grand opening. The boathouse is located in downtown Wichita.

WSU rowing finally gets boathouse

Andrew Linnabary, Digital Managing Editor October 22, 2018

Calvin Cupp has spent nights with his rowing team sleeping in warehouses, fire stations, and on gym floors. “We had a portajohn in a parking lot in a trailer,” Cupp said. But after a decade of...

Wichita States Giorgia Civita serves the ball at WSUs season home-opener against Tulane.

Wichita State volleyball loses third straight after five sets against league’s worst

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 21, 2018

With eyes set on the post-season play, Chris Lamb has some work to do as Wichita State volleyball heads into the second half of conference play with a losing record. WSU lost to the American Athletic...

McDuffie, Dennis, Torres, and Udeze hang out during media day at Koch Arena.

Wichita State No. 72 in KenPom preseason rankings

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 20, 2018

Wichita State is ranked No. 72 in KenPom's preseason rankings. The Shockers finished No. 21 in KenPom's rankings last season. WSU is the fifth-best American Athletic Conference team in KenPom's rankings....

Wichita State guard Dexter Dennis has an interview with the reporter from KWCH 12 at media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

Shocker freshman seen in boot

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 19, 2018

Wichita State men’s basketball may be without a player. Freshman Dexter Dennis was seen in a boot in a post on his Instagram story Friday evening. Text in the video read “MRI.” More information...

The AAC banner is unveiled during the State of the American event in Koch arena.

Wichita State picked in bottom half of AAC coaches’ poll

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

Gregg Marshall is used to being doubted, but this season, he’s acknowledging the critics’ concerns. Wichita State was picked by American Athletic Conference coaches to finish in the bottom-half...

Wichita States Kali Eaken gets helped off the court during their game against ECU on Oct. 12, 2018 at Koch Arena.

WSU’s Kali Eaken likely out for season, Taflinger day-to-day

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 17, 2018

Volleyball Head Coach Chris Lamb doesn’t expect to see Kali Eaken in a Wichita State uniform again. Eaken, a fifth-year senior from Bishop Miege High School in Kansas City, did not play in WSU’s...

Wichita States Head Coach, Chris Lamb, talks to his players during their game against Cincinnati on Oct. 15, 2018.

Injury-plagued Shockers force No. 1 Cincinnati to five sets

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 15, 2018

Wichita State is banged up. Even though they beat East Carolina on Friday, the Shockers took some losses. Senior Kali Eaken suffered a knee injury in the first set against the Pirates. She didn't play...

Wichita States Head Coach Gregg Marshall speaks to media about the upcoming season on Sept. 25, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Wichita State lands four-star guard Tyson Etienne

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 13, 2018

Gregg Marshall just landed one of the best recruits he’s ever recruited. On Saturday, Tyson Etienne gave his verbal commitment to Wichita State in a video he posted on Twitter. https://twitter.com/TheTyEtienne1/status/1051285419239849984 Etienne,...

Damon Penner, a sophomore majoring in History, is the vice president of Wichita State Quidditch. He scores by throwing the quaffle ball through the hoop.

Shocker Quidditch to compete in first tournament of the season

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 11, 2018

Wichita State Quidditch will compete in their first tournament of the season this weekend in Columbia, Missouri. The Missouri Loves Company Tournament is hosted by Mizzou Club Quidditch.

Wichita States Tabitha Brown stares at the ball before serving during their game against Tulane on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Chris Lamb demanding attention to winning ahead of volleyball’s tough weekend skid

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 11, 2018

Some coaches might consider Chris Lamb’s method rogue. Wichita State’s Head Coach, Lamb, is leading the team on a “results matter campaign” that emphasizes the importance of winning ahead of...

Wichita States Markis McDuffie goes up for a basket during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

CBS writer: McDuffie poised for breakout season

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 11, 2018

Markis McDuffie could be poised for a breakout season. Kyle Boone, a writer for CBS Sports, listed McDuffie as the No. 4 candidate poised for a breakout season. McDuffie “should be able to pick...

Tulanes Makala Heidelberg spikes towards Wichita States defense during their game on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Cincinnati volleyball brings offensive firepower

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 10, 2018

Shocker volleyball will face an expert in kills this weekend. Cincinnati junior Jordan Thompson leads the nation with six kills per set. She has 431 kills this season. Thompson, a 6-4 outside hitter,...

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