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Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones drives through traffic against Savannah State in Koch Arena.

Shockers set records in blowout of Savannah State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 28, 2017

The No. 8 Shockers bounced back from their previous loss to No. 5 Notre Dame with a 112-66 win over Savannah State. Not only did they win by 46 points, The Shockers set new records with scoring and...

Wichita State Shockers fans cheers as the team enter the area at the start of the game against College of Charleston in Koch arena.

Savannah State continues laborious road schedule at Wichita State

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 28, 2017

Savannah State enters Charles Koch Arena a stranger Tuesday night. No. 8 Wichita State hosts coach Horace Broadnax's Tigers at 7 p.m. The two programs haven't met before. Savannah State has just...

Shockers celebrate during the second half of the game against UKMC at Koch Arena.

Shockers say goodbye to Maui, hello to Savannah State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 26, 2017

After picking up their first loss of the season at the hands of Notre Dame, the Shocker men’s basketball team returns to Charles Koch Arena Tuesday night. Wichita State faces unranked Savannah State...

Wichita State starters stand together during a high reel before the game. (Nov. 24, 2017)

Wichita State Volleyball to host regional for NCAA Tournament

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 26, 2017

Wichita State was seeded for the first time in school history, receiving the No. 16 seed and securing the right to play on their own court. “I was speechless,” senior Mikaela Raudsepp said. For...

Senior Mikaela Raudsepp watches a higahlight reel of their season during senior day. (Nov. 24, 2017)

Shockers finish 20-0 in conference; seniors say goodbye

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 24, 2017

The Wichita State volleyball team finished their conference regular-season undefeated in The American with a sweep over Memphis. "[Going undefeated in the conference] means a lot because we do have...

Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. attempts a free throw shot during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

No. 6 Wichita State drops Maui Invitational championship game to No. 13 Notre Dame

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 23, 2017

No. 13 Notre Dame defeated No. 6 Wichita State by one point for first place in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. The Shockers looked to have the game secured from the start after taking and maintaining...

Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall yells to players during the game against College of Charleston in Koch arena.

No. 6 Wichita State set to play No. 13 Notre Dame in Maui Invitational championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 22, 2017

After a 14-point win over Marquette, No. 6 Wichita State is heading to the Maui Jim Maui Invitational championship. The Shockers will face No. 13 Notre Dame after the Fighting Irish beat LSU 92-53 in...

Shockers celebrate during the second half of the game against UKMC at Koch Arena.

Shockers advance to Maui Jim Maui championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 21, 2017

No. 6 Wichita State is heading to the Maui Jim Maui championship game after 14-point win over Marquette Tuesday. The Shockers started the game with more poise than Monday's game against Cal, taking...

Wichita State’s Shaquille Morris (24) pumps up the bench early in the game.

Shockers overcome 18-point deficit to top Cal in Maui Invitational opener

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 20, 2017

Until the last three minutes of Monday's game, California appeared ready to upset No. 6 Wichita State and move to the semifinals of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Cal pulled ahead early, putting WSU...

Wichita State Shockers guard Conner Frankamp in introduced to the crowd during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

The Sunflower picks the Maui Jim Maui Invitational

Evan Pflugradt, Matt Crow, and Ray Strunk November 20, 2017

Thanksgiving week provides college basketball with an opportunity for clashes between top 25 programs. That's the expectation for Wichita State and Notre Dame who could potentially meet in championship...

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