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Sophomore Camden Johnson tries to throw a Memphis runner out on May 17. Johnson made a put out and two assists in the 3-1 win.

Shocker baseball suffocated in loss to Charlotte in AAC Championship, faces double-elimination

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2025

Wichita State’s baseball team met a wall against Charlotte in its first game of the American Athletic Conference Championship. Through the first four innings on Tuesday afternoon, the No. 7-seeded...

Sophomore Jacob Meyers makes the first turn of the men's 800-meter. Meyers ran time of 1:57.32 at the Shocker Open on May 9, good for second place.

Track and field’s men’s team takes second, women’s team takes sixth at AAC Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter May 18, 2025

During the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the Shockers picked up multiple podium finishes and personal records. The Outdoor Championships ran from May 15 to May...

Senior Jack Mount screams after striking out a Tigers batter to strand the bases loaded in the eighth inning. The Shockers beat Memphis, 3-1, on May 17.

Shocker baseball sweeps Memphis, sneaks into AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2025

Senior Mauricio Millan called his at bat in the ninth inning of game two of a weekend series against Memphis the best at bat of his career. He stepped up to the plate with the game tied at five...

Senior Cole Dillon fist bumps junior Caleb Anderson on May 13. The Shockers beat Oral Roberts, 13-9, in their final midweek game this season.

Baseball’s midweek nightmares end against Oral Roberts

Evan Tong, Reporter May 13, 2025

Until Tuesday evening, the Shockers had struggled in their midweek matchups. However, piggybacking off of an 18-run performance to close out a conference series loss to Rice last weekend, WSU’s...

Senior Caroline Tallent stretches to try and make an out against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State did not commit an error in the 11-2 loss against the Cowgirls on Feb. 27.

Caroline Tallent shows off hard work for WSU’s softball team and in the classroom

Mack Smith, Reporter May 13, 2025

Caroline Tallent forged a path to Wichita State softball that is distinct from most other players. Instead of being recruited, she reached out to WSU head coach Kristi Bredbenner as a high schooler to...

Sophomore Kaleb Duncan kicks the air after being called out against BYU. Duncan went hitless in the game on May 6.

Baseball falls in crucial conference series against Rice

Jayden Woods, Reporter May 11, 2025

In a crucial weekend series to keep its postseason hopes alive, Wichita State baseball came up short against Rice, losing the series, 2-1. The Shockers missed an opportunity to overtake the seventh-placed...

Freshman Ava Sliger prepares to pitch the ball during a game against the University of Kansas. The Shockers pulled up short of the Jayhawks, 5-3.

Early deficit sinks Shocker softball to season-ending loss against North Texas in AAC quarterfinals

Mack Smith, Reporter May 8, 2025

A big first inning doomed No. 5 Wichita State softball in the quarterfinals of the AAC Championship as the team lost, 8-4, against No. 4 North Texas on Thursday morning. The Shockers ended the season...

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Guard transfer Mike Gray Jr. completes WSU men’s basketball’s 2025-26 roster

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor May 7, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball finalized its roster on Wednesday afternoon by adding a junior point guard. Mike Gray Jr. announced his commitment from Nicholls State in Louisiana to Wichita State...

Senior Camryn Compton greets her teammates after hitting a home run against the University of Kansas on April 30. Compton hit 1-5 in the loss.

Camryn Compton’s clutch homer helps softball eke past Tulsa in the second round of the AAC Championship

Mack Smith, Reporter May 7, 2025

Senior Camryn Compton stepped up to the plate in the sixth inning of the second round of the American Athletic Conference Championship with the game tied at two runs. She then sent a three-run home run...

Senior Cole Dillon looks up after lining out and leaving the bases loaded against BYU. Dillon went 1-4 in the 9-2 loss.

Shocker baseball’s midweek struggles continue in loss to BYU

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 6, 2025

So far this season, Wichita State’s baseball team has struggled against opponents in midweek matchups. The Shockers are 1-9 in these games with the only win coming last April against cross-town Newman...

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Men’s basketball inks Fresno State freshman guard transfer, Brian Amuneke

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 5, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball signed another commitment via the transfer portal on Monday afternoon. Brian Amuneke, who previously played for Fresno State, announced his commitment to the Shockers...

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