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Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones looks past a UConn defender Saturday in Koch Arena.

‘Now’s the time’ for Shocker seniors to take it up a notch

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 15, 2018

With only six regular-season games remaining in the season, Head Coach Gregg Marshall thinks there’s no better time for the six Shocker seniors to take their game up another notch. “I write on the...

Temple guard Tanaya Atkinson (22) moves past Wichita State defenders Cesaria Ambrosia (30) and Alyssia Faye (22).

Bessard drops career-high 38 points in win over Temple

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 14, 2018

After falling to the No. 1 team in the country by 81 points, Head Coach Keitha Adams said she was the most inspired she had ever been. "Some people look at that game as the worst day of my life in my...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives through a UConn defender during the Shockers victory over UConn.

Shamet makes final 30 for Naismith Award

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 14, 2018

Sophomore guard Landry Shamet was announced as one of 30 men's basketball players who have been named to the Naismith Trophy Late Season Team. The announcement was made Wednesday morning by the Atlanta...

Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie passes to Darral Willis Jr. Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

Shockers’ unselfish play ‘a thing to marvel at’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 12, 2018

Wichita State made a splash on national leaderboards ranking in the top-10 in three different categories. Two of which shows how their unselfish play helps them win games. The Shockers rank third in...

Wichita State guard Keke Thompson drives the ball down court during the first quarter of the game against the Houston Cougars at Koch Arena.

Wichita State women’s basketball team involved in bus accident

Matt Crow, Sports Editor February 10, 2018

The bus carrying Wichita State's women's basketball team was involved in an accident following the team's departure from Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport Saturday evening. The team was en route...

Wichita State center Shaquille Morris high fives Landry Shamet and Austin Reaves Saturday in Koch Arena.

‘Shooters shoot:’ Shocker guards ignite 21-point win over UConn

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 10, 2018

No. 22 Wichita State wanted to make a statement for their first home game back after getting a split record on the road. They did so by a 21-point win over UConn. The win secured Head Coach Gregg...

Senior forward Angiee Tompkins grabs the ball.

Shockers fall to No. 1 UConn by 81 points; Second largest margin of victory in women’s DI NCAA history

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 10, 2018

The Wichita State Women's Basketball team traveled to Hartford to take on the No. 1 team in the nation: UConn. The Shockers and The Huskies only meet once in the regular season, which so happened to...

Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall instructs Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie to keep his hands on the ball during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Reynolds Center.

Shockers going for season sweep of Huskies on Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 9, 2018

After returning from a win on the road, No. 22 Wichita State returns to Koch looking to get the season sweep over UConn on Saturday. The Huskies are 12-12 overall and 5-6 in the conference. They most...

Wichita State guard Landry Shamet guards a UCF player Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

Shockers ‘play the most angry’ to defeat Memphis by 20

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 6, 2018

Both No. 22 Wichita State and Memphis came into the game Tuesday night with a chip on their shoulder. The Shockers most recently lost a game by two points, and The Tigers most recently lost by three...

Wichita State center Shaquille Morris holds up a three after a teammate made a three point basket during the first half against the UCF Knights at Koch Arena.

Wichita State looking to bounce back; Set eyes on Tigers

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 5, 2018

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New York Knick shooting guard Ron Baker walks to the locker room after loosing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their season opener.

Ron Baker’s 2017-18 NBA season ends prematurely due to shoulder injury

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 5, 2018

Former Wichita State star Ron Baker is out for the remainder of the 2017-18 NBA season due to having to undergo shoulder surgery. Baker’s injury happened during last Tuesday’s game against the Nets...

Former Shocker turns ball-spinning hobby into career with Harlem Globetrotters

Former Shocker turns ball-spinning hobby into career with Harlem Globetrotters

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor February 5, 2018

Hannah Mortimer’s basketball career keeps spinning. Once a walk-on for former Wichita State coach Jody Adams-Birch, Mortimer had aspirations of a professional basketball career. But at 5-foot-4,...

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