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Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives past a defender during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

Marshall and Shamet look to tie school records against College of Charleston

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 12, 2017

Wichita State’s second game of the season against College of Charleston will be broadcasted on CBS Sports with announcer Brent Stover and analyst Bob Wenzel. The Shockers and Cougars have met once...

Wichita State center Rauno Nurger looks to the net during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

Shockers rock Roundhouse in season opener with 52-point win over UMKC

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 10, 2017

No. 7 Wichita State officially opened their season with a 109-57 victory over UMKC Friday evening at Koch Arena. "We’ll take that," Head Coach Gregg Marshall said. "Anytime you can win...

Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall gestures after a play during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

Marshall chosen as CBS Sports Preseason Coach of the Year

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 9, 2017

Head Coach Gregg Marshall was selected as CBS Sports' 2017-2018 Preseason Coach of the Year. Marshall won the NABC's Coach of the Year award in 2013-14, after receiving the No. 1 seed after a 34-0...

Landry Shamet poses during Wichita State's media day.

Shamet named to Naismith Trophy watch list

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 9, 2017

Add to the list of preseason hype for Shocker sophomore point guard Landry Shamet. Shamet was named to the Naismith Trophy watch list Thursday morning. Shamet was one of 50 players included on the preseason...

Wichita State fans holds up the shockers during the exhibition opener against Henderson State in Koch Arena.

Shockers score four-star point guard Alex Lomax, five others in early signing period

Evan Pflugradt, Opinion Editor November 8, 2017

Alex Lomax completed a successful day of recruiting for Wichita State ending the first day of the early signing period. The early signing period is open until Wednesday, and recruits aren’t able...

Wichita State Shockers center Rauno Nurger makes a dunk against Newman during the charity exhibition game in Koch Arena.

Shamet’s return; Nurger’s post production leads Shockers to victory

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 6, 2017

Wichita State and Newman's charity exhibition match ended in a Shocker 58-point win and an estimated $75,000 donation for the American Red Cross. "The American Red Cross is going to get a nice check,"...

Wichita State Shockers center Asbjørn Midtgaard makes a shot during the charity exhibition game against Newman.

PHOTOS: Shockers soar above Newman Jets

Brian Hayes, Photo editor November 6, 2017

WuShock named top mascot in the NCAA

WuShock named top mascot in the NCAA

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 6, 2017

The College Court Report named Wu Shock the top mascot in the NCAA. The 4th Annual #CCRMascotMayhem Challenge was a bracket of 64 mascots. Wu won the Championship against Bill the Goat from the Navy....

Wichita State center Shaquille Morris (24) attempts a free throw shot Saturday in Koch Arena. (Nov. 4, 2017)

‘City of Wichita’ game to raise funds for Hurricane Relief

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 5, 2017

An extra exhibition game and the opportunity to raise money for hurricane relief was an offer Head Coach Gregg Marshall said he couldn’t pass up. “I hope we can write as big a check as possible,”...

Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones (4) drives past a defender during their victory over Henderson State. (Nov. 4, 2017)

‘Shocker Season is back…we’re ready, we’re ready’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter November 4, 2017

Shocker Basketball kicked off their season with a 37-point win over Henderson State. "Shocker Season is back, that’s what I was thinking [during the game]," senior center Shaquille Morris said. ...

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