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Wichita State's volleyball team cheers after winning the AAC Tournament semifinal game against South Florida on Nov. 23. The win took Wichita State to play in the finals against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 24.

How WSU’s volleyball team turned the season around by burning their frustrations — literally

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2024

The day before Wichita State’s volleyball team began their American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament run, the team took an unorthodox approach to get ready for what ended up being a winning run. Each...

Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53 on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills takes accountability for blowout loss against Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills was quick to take accountability for the team’s 37-point loss to No. 13 University of Florida on Friday, the largest margin of defeat for the Shockers...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow drives into the paint on Dec. 2. Blow finished the game with 13 points.

Women’s basketball ends three-game losing streak with new offensive gameplan

Evan Tong, Reporter December 2, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball made its return to Charles Koch Arena after losing both games in the Emerald Coast Classic last week. The Shockers faced off against Prairie View A&M University...

Members of the Wichita State volleyball team huddle up to celebrate after defeating Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball to play SMU in first round of NCAA Tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Last year, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Wichita State finished at the top of the American Athletic Conference volleyball standings. A year later, the Shockers will take on the Mustangs in the...

Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly dribbles the ball between his legs on Nov. 18.

Men’s basketball suffers first season loss, worst margin of defeat since 1994 against #18 Florida

Mack Smith, Reporter November 29, 2024

An astonishing 27-0 run sandwiching halftime was too much for Wichita State men’s basketball to overcome in a blowout loss against the #18 University of Florida. Wichita State fell to the Gators,...

Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam. Ballard finished the game against Saint Louis with eight points and seven rebounds.

Men’s basketball gives thanks to clutch Beverly, Hill in overtime win against Minnesota

Mack Smith, Reporter November 28, 2024

It looked for a while like Wichita State men's basketball fans would have little to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, but clutch baskets by senior guard Harlond Beverly and fifth-year guard Justin Hill...

Junior Jayla Murray yells for someone to get open on offense against Northeastern State. Murray was joined by fellow Tampa Bay Tech alumna Jasmine Peaks on the WSU roster this year.

‘Meant to be together’: How two WSU women’s basketball players coincidentally became teammates three separate times

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 27, 2024

In 10th grade, Jayla Murray was playing basketball for Tampa Bay Tech High School when Jasmine Peaks joined the team.  The duo went on to win the Florida State Championship together before deciding...

Graduate student Taylor Jameson plays against the Oklahoma Sooners on Nov. 19. Jameson scored 14 points for Wichita State.

Women’s basketball loses to Missouri, drops third-straight game

Evan Tong, Reporter November 26, 2024

Despite 21-28 shooting from the free throw line, Wichita State women’s basketball dropped its third-straight game against the University of Missouri on Tuesday evening at the Emerald Coast Classic in...

Jasmine Peaks gets surrounded by Oklahoma defenders on Nov. 19. WSU lost the game, 79-49.

Women’s basketball comes up empty against Creighton

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 25, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball kicked off its Emerald Coast Classic run in Destin, Florida, with a 3-pointer against Creighton University. That was the only time the Shockers looked competitive...

The Wichita State volleyball team celebrates their win in the AAC tournament on Nov. 24. The Shockers swept Florida Atlantic in the championship game.

Wichita State volleyball NCAA Tournament bound after sweeping AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 24, 2024

For the first time since 2017, Wichita State volleyball is headed to the NCAA Tournament. WSU defeated sixth-seeded Florida Atlantic University (FAU) on Sunday afternoon to win the AAC Tournament (25-22),...

Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford and senior middle blocker Morgan Stout block a South Florida kill attempt during the AAC Tournament semifinals on Nov. 23. Wichita State won the game and will play in the finals against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 24.

Volleyball sweeps top-seeded USF, heads to AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Ahead of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament, fifth-year setter Izzi Strand said each player on the Wichita State volleyball team wrote three things on a piece of paper that “pissed...

Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly throws down a dunk in the first half against Saint Louis. The Shockers beat the Billikens in Kansas City, 88-63.

WSU men’s basketball rides second half run to blow out Billikens in Kansas City

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Wichita State fans have a tradition of standing and clapping rhythmically until the opposing team scores its first basket from the field in a half. The Shocker faithful taking up the east side of...

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