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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Gabriela Reyna, WSU athlete, reads a book to Heather Crumps third grade class at Adams Elementary.

Shocker athletes give back through reading program

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 15, 2017

Wichita State Athletics and Adams Elementary School partnered to create Reading with the Shockers, a program that brings a different WSU team to the school each month. Athletes read to students and...

Two Newman players frame Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall during the charity exhibition game in Koch Arena.

Pflugradt: AP voter drops Wichita State 11 spots after winning 109-57

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 15, 2017

College basketball’s first weekend was limited in surprises. Top-ranked teams beat down on low-level opponents. No team really stood out in the headlines, minus the Utah Valley Wolverines. Utah...

Mikaela Raudsepp, senior outside hitter, serves the ball.

Wichita State volleyball can clinch AAC with road wins this weekend

Matthew Crow, Sports Editor November 15, 2017

Wichita State volleyball is on the verge of being crowned the champion of the American Athletic Conference. WSU could clench the title outright with victories over Tulsa and SMU this weekend. Tulsa...

Wichita State Shockers forward Darral Willis Jr. attempts to break around Charleston Cougars forward Jaylen McManus during the game in Koch arena.

Bigs’ versatility leads Shockers to 18-point victory

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 14, 2017

No. 6 Wichita State has shown opponents that they have more to offer than the "true five" lineup: they have bigs that pose as a threat from the three. The bigs, senior centers Shaquille Morris and Rauno...

Wichita State Shockers forward Rod Brown goes for a layup during the exhibition opener against Henderson State in Koch Arena.

Rod Brown to take redshirt season

Matthew Kelly, Copy Chief November 13, 2017

Rod Brown’s goal of winning Freshman of the Year for the American Athletic Conference has been put on hold. The forward from Cordova, Tennessee will redshirt this season after not suiting up for the...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives past a defender during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

Marshall and Shamet look to tie school records against College of Charleston

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 12, 2017

Wichita State’s second game of the season against College of Charleston will be broadcasted on CBS Sports with announcer Brent Stover and analyst Bob Wenzel. The Shockers and Cougars have met once...

Wichita State center Rauno Nurger looks to the net during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

Shockers rock Roundhouse in season opener with 52-point win over UMKC

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 10, 2017

No. 7 Wichita State officially opened their season with a 109-57 victory over UMKC Friday evening at Koch Arena. "We’ll take that," Head Coach Gregg Marshall said. "Anytime you can win...

Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall gestures after a play during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

Marshall chosen as CBS Sports Preseason Coach of the Year

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 9, 2017

Head Coach Gregg Marshall was selected as CBS Sports' 2017-2018 Preseason Coach of the Year. Marshall won the NABC's Coach of the Year award in 2013-14, after receiving the No. 1 seed after a 34-0...

Landry Shamet poses during Wichita States media day.

Shamet named to Naismith Trophy watch list

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 9, 2017

Add to the list of preseason hype for Shocker sophomore point guard Landry Shamet. Shamet was named to the Naismith Trophy watch list Thursday morning. Shamet was one of 50 players included on the preseason...

Wichita State fans holds up the shockers during the exhibition opener against Henderson State in Koch Arena.

Shockers score four-star point guard Alex Lomax, five others in early signing period

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 8, 2017

Alex Lomax completed a successful day of recruiting for Wichita State ending the first day of the early signing period. The early signing period is open until Wednesday, and recruits aren’t able...

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