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Wichita State guard Landry Shamet high fives Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. after sinking a three point basket against the Baylor Bears in Ferrel Center, in Waco, Texas.

Shockers secure first victory in The American with a 10-point win over UConn

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 30, 2017

No. 8 Wichita State debuted in the American Athletic Conference with a 10-point win over UConn. Although the Shockers won by 10, the game was close up until the final few minutes. The defensive effort...

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

No. 8 Wichita State to debut in The American on Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 29, 2017

  After playing one of the hardest non-conference schedules in Marshall’s time at Wichita State, the No. 8 Shockers will make their debut in the American Athletic Conference. UConn is projected...

Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie leaves the court after the beating Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 75 - 65 in Koch arena

McDuffie returns; Shockers finish non-conference play with a 10-point win over FGCU

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 22, 2017

No. 11 Wichita State finished non-conference play with double-digit wins after defeating Florida Gulf Coast by 10. “My biggest take away from the non-conference schedule…we are 10-2, we have played...

Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly slam dunk against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

No. 11 Wichita State finishes non-conference schedule Friday against FGCU

Aliyah Funschelle, reporter December 21, 2017

With a 9-2 non-conference record, No. 11 Wichita State has a chance to have double-digit wins going into conference play for the fifth time in six years. Wichita State will be meeting Florida Gulf...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

Shockers ‘taking it a little more personal’ to bounce back with a win over Red Wolves

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 20, 2017

No. 11 Wichita State was on track to pick up their second-straight loss to an un-ranked team. The game ultimately came down to the last five minutes. Five minutes was what determined The Shockers' fate. Late...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

Shockers ‘taking it a little more personal’ to bounce back with a win over Red Wolves

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 19, 2017

No. 11 Wichita State was on track to pick up their second-straight loss to an un-ranked team. The game ultimately came down to the last five minutes. Five minutes was what determined The Shockers' fate. Late...

Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. celebrates after scoring in the second half against Oklahoma Sooners in Intrust Bank Arena.

Shockers move down to No. 11; prepare for Arkansas State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 18, 2017

Following an eight-point loss to Oklahoma on Saturday, the previously No. 3 Shockers dropped eight spots in the AP poll to No. 11. “[We’re just] staying positive and staying with the process,”...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against Oklahoma center Jamuni McNeace and Oklahoma guard Jordan Shepherd during the second half in Intrust Bank Arena.

Shockers slip up against Sooners in Intrust Bank Arena

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 16, 2017

No. 3 Wichita State had their second-straight INTRUST Bank Arena loss after falling to Oklahoma by eight. Despite their efforts, The Shockers could not slow down Oklahoma’s transition offense and...

Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall calls a play during the game against South Dakota State.

No. 3 Wichita State to go for third Big 12 win at INTRUST Bank Arena

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 15, 2017

After beating both Baylor and Oklahoma State, No. 3 Wichita State will go for their third Big 12 win of the season Saturday against Oklahoma. “We want to get three for three," senior forward Rashard...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet (11) attempts to move past South Dakota State guards Tevin King (2) and Lane Severyn (25).

Shockers move up to No. 3; Shamet named Player of the Week

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter December 11, 2017

After going 2-0 last week, the previous No. 6 Shockers moved up to snag the AP Poll's No. 3  spot. The Shockers defeated South Dakota State on Tuesday and Oklahoma State on Saturday. Along with...

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