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Wichita State's Head Coach, Chris Lamb, talks to his players during their game against Cincinnati on Oct. 15, 2018.

Injury-plagued Shockers force No. 1 Cincinnati to five sets

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 15, 2018

Wichita State is banged up. Even though they beat East Carolina on Friday, the Shockers took some losses. Senior Kali Eaken suffered a knee injury in the first set against the Pirates. She didn't play...

Wichita State's Head Coach Gregg Marshall speaks to media about the upcoming season on Sept. 25, 2018 in Koch Arena.

Wichita State lands four-star guard Tyson Etienne

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 13, 2018

Gregg Marshall just landed one of the best recruits he’s ever recruited. On Saturday, Tyson Etienne gave his verbal commitment to Wichita State in a video he posted on Twitter. https://twitter.com/TheTyEtienne1/status/1051285419239849984 Etienne,...

Damon Penner, a sophomore majoring in History, is the vice president of Wichita State Quidditch. He scores by throwing the quaffle ball through the hoop.

Shocker Quidditch to compete in first tournament of the season

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 11, 2018

Wichita State Quidditch will compete in their first tournament of the season this weekend in Columbia, Missouri. The Missouri Loves Company Tournament is hosted by Mizzou Club Quidditch.

Wichita State's Tabitha Brown stares at the ball before serving during their game against Tulane on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Chris Lamb demanding attention to winning ahead of volleyball’s tough weekend skid

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 11, 2018

Some coaches might consider Chris Lamb’s method rogue. Wichita State’s Head Coach, Lamb, is leading the team on a “results matter campaign” that emphasizes the importance of winning ahead of...

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

CBS writer: McDuffie poised for breakout season

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 11, 2018

Markis McDuffie could be poised for a breakout season. Kyle Boone, a writer for CBS Sports, listed McDuffie as the No. 4 candidate poised for a breakout season. McDuffie “should be able to pick...

Tulane's Makala Heidelberg spikes towards Wichita State's defense during their game on Friday evening at Koch Arena. (Sept. 21, 2018)

Cincinnati volleyball brings offensive firepower

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 10, 2018

Shocker volleyball will face an expert in kills this weekend. Cincinnati junior Jordan Thompson leads the nation with six kills per set. She has 431 kills this season. Thompson, a 6-4 outside hitter,...

Wichita State catcher Madison Perrigan tags out an Oklahoma State runner at home plate. Wichita State lost to Oklahoma State on the game held Sept. 27, 2018 at Wilkins Stadium.

WSU Coach Bredbenner: softball is ‘moving in the right direction’

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 10, 2018

For Wichita State softball, fall ball is a time for fine-tuning and assessing areas that can be improved. WSU (5-1) is “moving in the right direction,” according to Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner. There...

Wichita State's Koch Arena (2017)

Butts wipes Wichita State from list, commits to Mississippi State

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 10, 2018

Wichita State target Devin Butts has committed to Mississippi State. Butts, a 6-foot-5 combo guard from Georgia, took his official visit to WSU on Sept. 21. WSU is said to have made Butts' shortlist. The...

Wichita State's Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler walks onto the court at the start of the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Oct. 6, 2018. Chandler did not suit up for the scrimmage because he is under concussion protocol.

Freshman under concussion protocol after video shoot-related injury

Evan Pflugradt and Marshall Sunner October 8, 2018

Wichita State freshman Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler might have given himself a concussion during a filming session last week, according to Head Coach Gregg Marshall. Bear-Chandler reportedly injured himself...

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

Sports in brief — Oct. 8

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 8, 2018

Knights stay perfect — Shocker volleyball lost in four sets to Central Florida on Sunday. Megan Taflinger had 16 kills in the match. WSU is now 8-8 on the year and 3-2 in AAC play. UCF is undefeated...

Newman University Pitching Coach Mike Pelfrey instructs pitchers during practice. Pelfrey was a pitcher for Wichita State until he was drafted after his junior year in 2005.

Veteran major leaguer Mike Pelfrey hits the books

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor October 7, 2018

Mike Pelfrey can’t get the moment out of his head. Chris Young, an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox, walked up to the plate at Fenway Park. Pelfrey stood on the mound and watched as Young loomed...

Wichita State's Jamarius Burton dribbles during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage at Koch Arena on Oct. 6, 2018.

Shocker men, women on display at Black and Yellow Scrimmage

Marshall Sunner, Reporter October 7, 2018

This year’s Shocker men’s and women’s basketball teams are marked by their inexperience. The men’s team has two seniors and just four scholarship players returning from last season. The women’s...

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