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Greyson Jenista and Dayton Dugas meet Travis Young at home plate after scoring against Southern Illinois. (File photo)

Intentional walk comes back to haunt Shockers in 10th inning

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 27, 2017

Wichita State baseball coach Todd Butler called for an intentional walk in the bottom of the tenth inning to set up a double play opportunity. The move was followed by a disastrous series of events. WSU...

Senior Willie Schwanke watches a pitch at the plate on April 19 against
Kansas. Schwanke moved from pitcher to designated hitter this season. (File photo)

Senior’s trust in coaches leads to hitting opportunity

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor April 27, 2017

As a child developing a love for baseball, Willie Schwanke would drive five hours from Frisco, Texas, to the University of Arkansas for their yearly summer baseball camps. While participating as a camper...

The WSU Athletic Department will begin using metal detectors at athletic events beginning July 1. (File photo)

Athletic Department to purchase metal detectors

Jessica Green, Reporter April 24, 2017

Beginning July 1, 2017, faculty, staff, students and visitors to Wichita State be allowed to conceal and carry handguns. The new law affects all public universities in the state of Kansas, so three...

The women's tennis team clinched the MVC regular season championship title. (File photo)

Women’s tennis clinches ninth-straight MVC title on senior day

Sam Belsan, Reporter April 24, 2017

The Wichita State women’s tennis team hosted Illinois State and Bradley in their final MVC matchups for the season. WSU entered Saturday undefeated (5-0) in conference play. Wichita State vs. Illinois...

Wichita State senior Ashley Johnson (5) prepares to swing Wednesday against Missouri State. (Apr. 19, 2017)

Salukis sweep Shockers in Carbondale

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor April 24, 2017

With Wichita State softball trying to stay on top of the Missouri Valley Conference standings, attempting to claim their second straight and final regular season title, the Shockers suffered a road bump. The...

Wichita State junior Sydney Brummett bowls in the RSC during the media day
prior to the Intercollegiate Bowling Championship. Brummett won the women’s
intercollegiate singles championship on Saturday.

Brummett wins singles at Intercollegiate Championships

Nick Beach, Reporter April 24, 2017

Junior Sydney Brummett won women’s singles at the Intercollegiate Championships in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this weekend. Brummett worked her way to the women’s singles semifinals after two victories...

Wichita State sophomore Alec Bohm throws to first base during a game against
Valparaiso. WSU dropped the rubber match against Missouri State on Sunday.  (File photo)

Shockers drop rubber match to Missouri State

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 24, 2017

Over the course of three games in Springfield, Missouri, Wichita State’s pitching allowed 33 runs. Again, the pitching continued to struggle. The Shockers dropped the final game of a doubleheader...

Wichita State senior Ashley Johnson (5) prepares to swing Wednesday against Missouri State. (Apr. 19, 2017)

Home runs from Wright, Adams force Missouri State split

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor April 22, 2017

Throughout the first game of a doubleheader against Missouri State, Wichita State strung together hits but was not able to execute with runners on base. The Bears, however, had no problems getting runners...

Killgore, WSU bullpen propel Shockers to win over Kansas

Killgore, WSU bullpen propel Shockers to win over Kansas

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 21, 2017

Keylan Killgore’s last start against the Kansas Jayhawks was less than stellar. Wednesday evening, he got a chance to redeem himself. He made the most of his second chance. Killgore allowed only...

Wichita State’s Daishon Smith warms up during the open practice in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Shockers play Dayton in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. (Mar. 16, 2017)

Daishon Smith announces transfer from Wichita State

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 20, 2017

Wichita State guard Daishon Smith is leaving the program, he announced Thursday evening. "I enjoyed my time here in Wichita," Smith said in a statement. "I love the fans and the coaching staff. They...

Wichita State student named Collegiate Bowler of the Year

Wichita State student named Collegiate Bowler of the Year

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 19, 2017

Wichita State junior Sydney Brummet was recognized as the Collegiate Bowler of the Year by the International Bowling Media Association on Wednesday. Brummett, 21, was the runner-up in last year's...

Wichita State signs on with Under Armour

Wichita State signs on with Under Armour

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 17, 2017

Wichita State has partnered with Under Armour, the university announced Monday. Wichita State will begin wearing Under Armour's performance apparel July 1, 2017, when the Baltimore-based outfitter starts...

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