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Wichita State's Asbjørn Midtgaard shoots a free throw during their game against Catawba on Oct. 30, 2018 at Koch Arena.

Shockers use second half push to squeak by Division-II school  

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 31, 2018

Gregg Marshall didn't expect Tuesday's season-opener versus Catawba to be pretty. “We were a little worse than what I thought we would be tonight,” Marshall said. A young Wichita State team —...

Wichita State's Dexter Dennis shoots a free throw during their scrimmage. The Shockers participated in the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

What to look for when Wichita State opens against Catawba

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 29, 2018

For the first time, the public will see Gregg Marshall lead his youngest team in a full game. Wichita State returns just 11.2 percent of their minutes and is one of the youngest teams in the country....

Wichita State's Head Coach Gregg Marshall watches his players during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

Gregg Marshall: Wichita State is ‘not going to look great Tuesday night’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 29, 2018

It's "a bad time" to ask Gregg Marshall how this Wichita State team is meshing ahead of Tuesday's exhibition against Division-II school Catawba. Marshall ended Sunday's evening practice early due to...

An Oklahoma State Cowboy fan holds up a sign before Wichita State tips off against Oklahoma State Cowboys in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday.

Wichita State locks up series with Oklahoma State Cowboys

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 29, 2018

Wichita State men's basketball will play a four-year series with the Oklahoma State Cowboys starting next season. Each team will alternate hosting; the series will start in Stillwater on Dec. 8 at Gallagher-Iba...

Wichita State's Regan Stiawalt and Grace Burken double block an attack from Temple's Dana Westfield at their game on Oct. 28 in Koch Arena.

Shockers find blocking, winning rotations with two weekend victories

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2018

For the first time in four matches, Wichita State volleyball didn’t play a five-match set. Friday, the Shockers swept UConn in three sets, and Sunday, they swept Temple in three sets. WSU had lost...

Wichita State's Kora Kauling readys herself for a serve at their game against Temple on Oct. 28 at Koch Arena.

Kauling thriving in Eaken’s absence

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter October 28, 2018

In one play, Kali Eaken’s season came to an end, and in one play, Kora Kauling was thrust into the spotlight. Kauling, a redshirt freshman, has been on a tear for the Wichita State volleyball team...

Wichita State's Megan Taflinger prepares for a set at their game against UConn on Oct. 26.

PHOTOS: Shockers shutout UConn 3-0

Easton Thompson, Photographer October 26, 2018

Wichita State's Teddy Allen goes up for a basket during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

How Teddy Allen could change WSU’s team dynamic

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 25, 2018

Teddy Allen’s eligibility changes the dynamic of this Wichita State basketball team. Allen displayed what he can do on the floor during the team’s open scrimmage on Oct. 7, scoring 12 points and...

Wichita State's Gavrilla Arya lines up for a shot on the course during practice on Oct. 11, 2018.

Golf is a family tradition

Sean Marty, Reporter October 25, 2018

Gavrilla Arya feels at home in more ways than one, despite being 9,000 miles from where she grew up. Arya, a senior, from Indonesia, learned golf from her grandfather and father. “I chose golf...

Wichita State's Teddy Allen poses during media day on Oct. 16, 2018.

Why Teddy Allen might soon be declared NCAA eligible

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 23, 2018

The waiting game continues for those keeping an eye on West Virginia transfer Teddy Allen. The Shockers’ season is two weeks out and Wichita State still doesn’t know if Allen will be eligible for...

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