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Jamarius Burton on his official visit at Wichita State.

Wichita State lands Jamarius Burton for 2018-19 season

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 20, 2018

Jamarius Burton, a a three-star 6-foot-5 point guard, announced that he will sign with Wichita State for the upcoming season via a live stream on Youtube. Burton made his official visit to Wichita State...

Wichita State guard Austin Reaves drives to the basket down court around Tulsa forward Junior Etou during the second half at Koch Arena.

22 schools have reportedly contacted Wichita State release Austin Reaves

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor April 19, 2018

Thursday morning, Wichita State confirmed the release of sophomore guard Austin Reaves. Reaves will have to sit out one season before using his two remaining years of NCAA eligibility. He has yet to...

Wichita State guard Austin Reaves (12) shoots the ball during the First Round game of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego.

Austin Reaves granted release

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor April 19, 2018

Wichita State has granted release to sophomore guard Austin Reaves, sources told Rivals.com early Thursday morning. Wichita State guard Austin Reaves has asked for and received his release, a source...

Wichita State junior Alec Bohm throws to first in a game against KU at Eck Stadium.

Shockers shut out KU at home

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 18, 2018

WSU had their second mid-week game at home and beat the Jayhawks 11-0 and made their way to a 26-9 record so far this season. Freshman starting pitcher Tyler Davis went for five innings and collected...

Wichita State sophomore Preston Snavely pitches against Central Arkansas Tuesday evening at Eck Stadium.

Shockers defeat Central Arkansas in Tuesday matchup

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 17, 2018

The Shockers faced UCA on Tuesday for the second time this season for another win 8-2, putting them at 25-9 this season. Sophomore starting pitcher Preston Snavely went for five innings with five strikeouts...

Wichita State senior Taryn Torgerson golfs in the MVC Preview in Oct. 16, 2017.

Torgerson wins 2018 AAC Women’s Golf Championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 17, 2018

Women's golf senior, Taryn Torgerson won the 2018 American Athletic Conference Championship Tuesday afternoon. A closing 64 from Torgerson and three closing birdies from ECU's Dorthea Forbrigd sent...

Wichita State's Luke Ritter celebrates after scoring against UConn Sunday afternoon.

Baseball wins third game of UConn series at home

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 15, 2018

The Shockers had a tough weekend against the Huskies as they lost both games in their doubleheader on Friday, but came back for a 15-7 win on Sunday. The team now has a 24-9 record this season. UConn...

March 15, 2018: Gregg Marshall  answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Shockers ink first spring recruit for 2018-19 season

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 14, 2018

Wichita State locked in their first spring recruit, Dexter Dennis, for the 2018-19 season after inking a National Letter of Intent. Dennis is a 6-foot-5 knock-down three-point shooter who can be either...

Landry Shamet answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Shamet to sign with an agent later today; officially ending Wichita State career

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter April 12, 2018

Two weeks ago, sophomore guard Landry Shamet announced he will be foregoing his junior and senior seasons at Wichita State by declaring for the NBA Draft with intentions of signing with an agent. Shamet...

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

Bohm on Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 11, 2018

Alec Bohm, junior infielder of WSU baseball, made the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award midseason watch list that was released on Tuesday, April 10. The list is composed of 40 of the country’s top amateur...

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