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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State fans attempt to distract a free throw shooter.

2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational matchups announced

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter July 18, 2017

The 2017 Maui Jim Maui Invitational eight-team bracket was announced Tuesday. The tournament will run Nov. 20-22 at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui. The Shockers' first game of the tournament will...

The American Athletic Conference at a glance

The American Athletic Conference at a glance

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter June 30, 2017

Wichita State officially joins the American Athletic Conference Saturday. The AAC's Conference Commissioner, Mike Aresco sent a welcome message to Wichita State stating:  "I am extremely pleased, on...

Wichita State President
John Bardo
speaks during a press
conference announcing
Wichita State’s
acceptance into the
American Athletic Conference.
(April 7, 2017)

AAC announces basketball pairings

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter June 8, 2017

The American Athletic Conference announced its 2017-2018 men's and women's basketball conference pairings on Thursday. Since adding Wichita State, teams will play seven of the 11 teams twice, and the...

Photo illustration detailing payments made to Wichita State employees who left their positions last school year.

PAID TO LEAVE

Jenna Farhat, Managing Editor June 6, 2017

Three Wichita State employees who left the university this year received more than $535,000 from separation agreements. The Sunflower obtained the terms of separation between WSU and former employees...

Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm slides to third base during the game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 29, 2017)

Shockers exit MVC with loss to Missouri State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor May 26, 2017

Lasting memories in the Missouri Valley Conference ended in disappointing fashion for Wichita State baseball. The Shockers will not be able to represent the MVC one last time in the NCAA Tournament...

Wichita State infielder Jordan Boyer slides to third base during the game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 29, 2017)

Red hot Redbirds put Shockers on brink of elimination

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor May 26, 2017

Illinois State had only won two Missouri Valley Conference regular season games and carried the worst record in the conference that totaled only 13 wins. The Redbirds suddenly turned the heat up in...

Wichita State senior Zach Lewis winds up a pitch against Evansville at Eck Stadium.

Pitching shuts down Salukis, advances Shockers in MVC Tournament

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor May 24, 2017

Wichita State's 4.86 earned run average reflected the pitching's inconsistencies during the regular season. This time, the Shockers' work from the mound advanced them in the winnter's bracket in their...

Head coach Gregg Marshall gestures to the fans. Marshall made a point to turn to each side of the arena and thank the fans for their support.

CBS Sports to broadcast 2018 AAC men’s basketball semifinals and championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter May 23, 2017

CBS Sports announced on Tuesday that they will live broadcast the 2018 American Athletic Conference men's basketball  semifinal and championship games. The 2018 AAC Men's Basketball Championship will...

Wichita State’s Markis McDuffie (32) and Shaquille Morris (24) celebrate the Shocker win.

Morris and McDuffie to return 2017-2018 season

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter May 23, 2017

Shaquille Morris and Markis McDuffie will both be returning to Wichita State for the 2017-2018 season after withdrawing from the 2017 NBA Draft. Both players went into the draft without hiring an agent,...

Wichita State sophomore Luke Ritter smiles at assistant coach Brian Walker after hitting a walk-off home run to beat K-State 3-2 Tuesday evening at Eck Stadium.

Ritter’s walk-off brings Shockers win in home finale

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter May 16, 2017

Losing by one run to K-State in Manhattan, Wichita State was seeking revenge in the final home game of the season. The Shockers got just that. After being tied at two from the fourth all the way...

Nikki (6) and Taylor (5) Larch-Miller try to catch Mary Young in the 100 meter hurdles Sunday at the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship. Young placed first followed by Nikki then Taylor. (May 14, 2017)

Shockers claim final MVC Championship

Sam Belsan, Reporter May 14, 2017

In their final Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship, Wichita State swept the top spots in the men's and women's team scores Sunday. The women scored 226 points — a new record...

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