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Harlond Beverly jumps to pass the ball to a teammate in the second half on Sunday afternoon. Beverly had a statline of 11 points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Men’s basketball snatches the hot hand in the AAC with win at FAU

Evan Tong, Reporter February 20, 2025

In a matchup between the two hottest teams in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Wichita State men’s basketball extended its win streak to five games on Thursday night. The Shockers traveled to...

(Photo courtesy of PJ Couisnard on X)

Pierre Couisnard, son of former WSU basketball player, commits to men’s basketball team next season

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2025

Pierre Couisnard, son of the former Wichita State men’s basketball player PJ Couisnard, will continue a family legacy as a Shocker.  Pierre announced his commitment to Wichita State for the 2025-26...

The Shockers celebrate after a 3point shot in the second half on Feb. 12. Wichita State beat the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64, for its third straight win.

What the advanced metrics say about Wichita State basketball

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 20, 2025

With the Wichita State men’s and women’s basketball teams nearing the end of their regular seasons, the teams’ rotations have largely solidified and top-performing players have become more clear. Here’s...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow, junior guard Princess Anderson and forward Jayla Murray wait to be introduced as starters against Rice University. The trio combined for 25 points in the win against the Owls.

Women’s basketball falls apart in third quarter, blown out by Temple

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

In the first half on Wednesday night, Wichita State women’s basketball looked like it had a shot of pulling off a road upset against Temple University. Then, the third quarter happened. Temple scored...

(Photo courtesy of Willie Schwanke)

Pitchers Jace Miner and Grant Adler return to Wichita State after transferring out for one year

Mack Smith, Reporter February 18, 2025

Jace Miner and Grant Adler left Wichita State’s baseball program after the 2023 season, but after one season away from the ICT, the senior pitchers are back.  Wichita State head coach Brian Green...

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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Evan Tong, Reporter February 17, 2025

Track and field Wichita State took the turnpike to Topeka to compete at the Ichabod Invitational hosted by Washburn University from Friday, Feb. 14, to Saturday, Feb. 15. The Shockers earned 17 podium...

In 2024, head baseball coach Brian Green focuses on the game from the dugout against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State lost 9-5 at Riverfront Stadium on April 10.

Baseball drops opening series but avoids sweep against McNeese State

Mack Smith, Reporter February 17, 2025

Wichita State baseball went 1-2 to begin their season. The Shockers traveled to Louisiana to play McNeese State University (MSU). The Cowboys took two of the three games from Friday to Sunday. Senior...

Corey Washington dunks the ball during the second half on Feb. 16. Washington scored 18 points and had 15 rebounds against Memphis.

Men’s basketball knocks down No. 14 Memphis in overtime in first ranked win since 2021

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 16, 2025

For the first time since the 2021 season, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated a team ranked in the top 25 of the AP poll.  The Shockers led for a good chunk of their Sunday matinee in Charles...

The Wichita State softball team cheers after a home run on April 26 against the University of North Texas. (File photo)

Softball struggles against top competition, finishes 1-4 at Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational

Mack Smith, Reporter February 16, 2025

After scoring 37 runs on opening weekend, the Wichita State softball team only pushed across 12 runs this weekend at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida. The Shockers...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson is fouled at the end of the game against Rice.  Jameson was fouled four times by the Owls.

Women’s basketball beats Rice at home in a 60-57 thriller

Mack Smith, Reporter February 15, 2025

Coming off a rough beginning to American Athletic Conference (AAC) play, Wichita State graduate student guard Taylor Jameson made a speech to her teammates and coaches last week during a practice.  Jameson’s...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

How two Canadian track and field freshmen are adjusting to life in Kansas

Kami Steinle, Reporter February 14, 2025

Moving to the American Midwest can be a difficult adjustment when coming from a city in Canada. Differences, from the nightlife to the weather, can be hard to get used to. For the 2024-25 school year,...

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Track and field’s Luke Porter is ‘doing everything’ in his power despite injury

Evan Tong, Reporter February 14, 2025

The second-oldest of eight children, junior track and field athlete Luke Porter hails from a big Catholic family in Wichita.  “There were always little kids to be helped around,” Porter said. “I...

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