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Taylor Jameson shouts to her teammates as she runs down the court in the third quarter of the Jan. 15 game against Tulane University. Jameson made one rebound and three assists in the game.

Shockers blasted by North Texas, losing streak expands to four games

Mack Smith, Reporter January 18, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball was bested in its game with the University of North Texas (UNT) on Saturday afternoon.  The Shockers lost on the road, 80-58. The Mean Green's record improved to...

Jayla Murray pushes through the Tulane defense on Jan. 15. Murray scored 17 points and three rebounds during the game.

Women’s basketball just one step behind Tulane in loss

Evan Tong, Reporter January 15, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball continued its lackluster start in conference play against Tulane University on Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. After two double-digit losses against American...

Corey Washington and Matej Bošnjak attempt to block a Charlotte layup on Jan. 14. Wichita State won, 68-59, on Tuesday night.

Men’s basketball delivers first conference win, snaps three-game losing streak

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 14, 2025

After a three-game losing streak to begin American Athletic Conference (AAC) play, Wichita State men’s basketball delivered a much-needed win in Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday night. The Shockers...

Fifth-year guard AJ McGinnis and sophomore guard Joy Ighovodja talk after the Dec. 29 game against Friends. McGinnis and Ighovodja combined for 12 points.

Men’s basketball suffers third straight conference loss, drops to AAC basement

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 11, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball came into Saturday afternoon’s game against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) looking to win their first conference game and avoid allowing 91 points on defense...

The Wichita State women's basketball team takes a moment with each other before their game against South Florida on Jan. 8. Wichita State eventually lost to the Bulls.

Women’s basketball falls to Roadrunners after slow start, second-quarter slump

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 11, 2025

For the second straight game against a top-ranked conference opponent, a slow start cost Wichita State women’s basketball a win on Saturday afternoon, 69-51, against the University of Texas at San Antonio...

Head Coach Paul Mills talks to the Wichita State assistant coaches during the second half on Oct. 27. Mills is in his second season with Wichita State.

Men’s basketball switches to two-a-day practices amidst conference slump

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For the first time since Paul Mills became the head coach of Wichita State men’s basketball, the team has moved to two-a-day practices. The reasoning was pretty simple after an 0-2 start to American...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson jumps in order to block a pass by North Texas. Jameson had one steal in the WSU loss.

Women’s basketball outclassed by conference favorites South Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Wednesday night’s women’s basketball game in Charles Koch Arena was contested between the team picked to finish second-to-last in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the preseason favorites. The...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill defends a South Florida player on Jan. 6. For the second consecutive game, Wichita State allowed 91 points in a conference loss, 91-72.

Men’s basketball trails wire-to-wire, loses to USF in Roundhouse for first time ever

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball made history in Charles Koch Arena on Monday night — but for the wrong reasons. The University of South Florida (USF) beat the Shockers in front of the WSU crowd for...

Redshirt Junior forward Jayla Murray goes up for a shot in the paint on Dec. 2. The Shockers scored 38 points in the paint in the win.

Behind Jayla Murray’s Division I career-best day, women’s basketball wins at UAB

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2025

Wichita State junior forward Jayla Murray set a new Division I career-high in scoring with 24 points on Saturday night as the Shockers won their first American Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup this season...

Junior forward Corey Washington sits on the courtside table after losing the ball on Dec. 29. Washington started the game on the bench for the first time this season.

New year, same struggles: Men’s basketball drops first conference matchup against Temple

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 3, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball’s American Athletic Conference (AAC) opener featured 17 lead changes — but in the end, Temple University ran away with the win, 91-85. WSU experienced deja vu in...

Wichita State forward Bre'Yon White plays defense against North Texas on Dec. 29. White finished with one steal and three points in the WSU loss.

Women’s basketball falls victim to Memphis 3-point barrage on New Year’s Day

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 1, 2025

Memphis University snapped an eight-game losing streak by pulling away from Wichita State’s women’s basketball team in the second half on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers blitzed the Wichita State defense...

Senior guard Xavier Bell does a behind-the-back dribble move on Dec. 29. Bell finished with a Shocker career-high 29 points in the 87-72 win over Friends.

Men’s basketball struggles, but eventually pulls away against cross-town Friends University

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2024

In a matchup with history dating back to 1906, Wichita State men’s basketball won its 41st meeting against cross-town foe Friends University, 87-72, on Sunday evening. The programs have now met 52...

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