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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...

Wichita State's Alec Bohm throws to first against Oklahoma State on April 4, 2018 at Eck Stadium.

No. 20 Shockers baseball beats Cowboys for the second time this season

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 11, 2018

On Tuesday No. 20 WSU defeated Oklahoma State 10-7 in their second matchup this season, but with more difficulty this time around. OSU was the first to put up a run in the first inning and again in...

Wichita State's Alec Bohm celebrates scoring against Tulane in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.

Shockers win weekend series 2-1 after Friday’s blowout

Jacqueline Elson, Reporter April 8, 2018

The Shockers won the homestand on Sunday when they defeated Tulane 8-2 to take the series 2-1. WSU is now 22-7 after their second series in the American Athletic Conference this season. On Friday, the...

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