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Freshman Tommy Barnhouse winds up a pitch during the game against Valparaiso Saturday afternoon.

Barnhouse guides Shockers to win over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 2, 2017

Wichita State was aided by a string of one-run innings, good defense, and strong outings en route to a 3-2 victory over Valparaiso Saturday afternoon. The hard-fought victory pushed the Shockers' record...

Shockers rush out onto the field to celebrate their victory against Valparaiso Friday evening.

Young’s walk-off lifts WSU over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter March 31, 2017

Josh DeBacker struck out while pinch hitting for Noah Croft, sending Travis Young to the plate with WSU down to their final out. “It was definitely nerve-wracking when I was up there. I definitely...

Wichita State cheer and dance team sing the alma mater in front of the fan section in Bankers Life Fieldhouse after the Shockers lost to Kentucky 65 – 62. 
(Mar. 19, 2017)

Wichita State could make AAC move ahead of 2017 season

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2017

Wichita State is in talks to join the American Athletic Conference, sources have told both ESPN and now Sports Illustrated. Sources told Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated that the Shockers could potentially...

Wichita State pitcher Zach Lewis pitches to Texas Tech batter in the second game of the three game home series in Eck Stadium. (Mar. 26, 2017)

Checking in: a mid-season recap of Wichita State baseball

Tanner Shirk, Reporter March 30, 2017

The Shocker baseball season has nearly reached its halfway point. Now that the early-season jitters and butterflies are gone, this is the time when batting averages begin to fluctuate less and players...

Wichita State football great Linwood Sexton dies at age 90

Wichita State football great Linwood Sexton dies at age 90

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 29, 2017

Wichita State football great Linwood Sexton has died at the age of 90, the university's athletic department announced Wednesday night.  One of the first African-American athletes to compete in the...

UTEPs Adams hired as womens coach

UTEP’s Adams hired as women’s coach

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 29, 2017

Wichita State has hired Oxford native Keitha Adams as the next women’s basketball coach, Athletic Director Darron Boatright announced on Wednesday. Adams spent the past 16 seasons at the University...

Teammates help Wichita State’s Eric Hamilton (25) to his feet after he tangled with an Illinois State player.

Sophomore Eric Hamilton granted release from Wichita State

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2017

Sophomore forward Eric Hamilton has been granted release from Wichita State, Shun Williams from On the Radar Hoops first reported. Wichita State has yet to confirm the report. Hamilton retweeted the...

Nico Hernandez cut the angle against Pat Gutierrez during the second round at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Hernandez focused on pro career, future at Wichita State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 27, 2017

When Nico Hernandez returned home to Wichita from Rio de Janeiro with his Olympic bronze medal, the American boxer was showered with gifts at his welcome home celebration at North High School. Of all...

Freshman Jacob Katzfey waits for a chance to run to home base during the game against Texas Tech Saturday.

Hitting struggles result in weekend sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 27, 2017

Wichita State struggled to hit against No. 3 Texas Tech on Saturday, hitting .208 as a team in a 4-1 loss. The Shockers continued to struggle offensively Sunday. WSU came up with three team hits in 28...

Wichita State junior Mackenzie Wright (10) gestures to the team during their Saturday afternoon matchup with Illinois State. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Wright’s grand slam, six RBIs help Shockers avoid weekend sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 27, 2017

Wichita State third baseman Mackenzie Wright is known as a softball defensive specialist. Sunday she showcased her offense. After failing to get hits with runners on base in Saturday’s sweep, Wright...

Nico Hernandez throws a left hook against Pat Gutierrez during the first round at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane.  (Mar. 25, 2017)

Nico Hernandez gets win by TKO in pro debut

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor March 26, 2017

MULVANE-- When Nico Hernandez stepped in the ropes in Rio de Janeiro, he was booed on his way to a 2016 Olympic bronze medal. Saturday was the complete opposite. As Hernandez walked out for his introduction...

Freshman Murkel Dellien  prepares to return the ball to UT Arlingtons side of the court. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Men’s tennis goes one-for-two in doubleheader

Sam Belsan, Reporter March 26, 2017

Men’s tennis returned home after four road games in a row to doubleheader action against UT Arlington and Seward County Community College. The Shockers split the meetings on Saturday, losing to UT Arlington...

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