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Baylor forward Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. scores on Wichita State guard Landry Shamet in the second half in Ferrel Center, in Waco, Texas.

Baylor series continues at Koch Arena

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor November 29, 2018

Wichita State will play rare host to Big 12 competition on Saturday. The Shockers, who almost annually play Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, will finish a home-and-away series with Baylor on Saturday night. “He's...

Wichita State's Giorgia Civita celebrates. Wichita State lost to Southern Methodist in three sets Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.

Sophomore libero earns conference honors

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 27, 2018

Sophomore libero Giorgia Civita has been named Libero of the Year by the American Athletic Conference. Civita surpassed 1,000 career digs earlier this season and was the fastest in school history to...

Wichita State freshman Erik Stevenson goes up for a basket during the game against Rice.

Stevenson scores career-high, Shockers secure first home win

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 25, 2018

Wichita State rebounded from a slow start to defeat Rice for their first home win of the season. Newcomers stepped into the spotlight and the Shockers defeated Rice by 29. The Shockers have won...

Wichita State's Head Coach, Chris Lamb, prepares for a time-out during their game against Tulsa on Wednesday evening at Koch Arena.

Shockers end season with loss, losing record

Marshall Sunner, Reporter November 25, 2018

Wichita State’s season didn’t end the way they thought it would end. Despite sweeping the Mean Green 3-0 earlier this season, the Shockers fell to North Texas 3-1 on Saturday. “We had too...

Wichita State reserves celebrate at the end of a close game against Tulsa on Nov. 21, 2018 at Koch Area.

PHOTOS: Shockers outlast Tulsa

Khánh Nguyễn, Photographer November 22, 2018

The American Athletic Conference banner is dropped during the State of The American pep rally.

Shockers ink three newcomers for next season

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter November 19, 2018

Wichita State men’s basketball had three players sign their national letter of intent on Saturday. The Shockers will add Tyson Etienne, Noah Fernandez, and DeAntoni Gordon to next year’s roster. All...

Wichita State's Markis McDuffie lines up a player during their game against Louisiana Tech in Koch Arena on Nov. 6, 2018.

Shockers fall to 6th place in Charleston Classic

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter November 19, 2018

Wichita State lost in the final match of the consolation bracket at the Charleston Classic on Sunday. The Shockers leave the tournament with a win against Appalachian State and losses to Davidson and...

Wichita State freshman Carla Bremaud looks to pass during their game against Houston Baptist on Nov. 17, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Shockers celebrate best start since 1996

Sean Marty, Reporter November 19, 2018

Wichita State celebrated its best program start since 1996 on Saturday. The Shockers defeated Houston Baptist by a score of 68-50. WSU Head Coach Keitha Adams said despite the team’s hot start,...

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