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Wichita State ticket prices expected to increase with AAC move

Wichita State ticket prices expected to increase with AAC move

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2017

Improved competition is often times a higher price to pay. Wichita State accepted a move to leave the Missouri Valley Conference for the American Athletic Conference early Friday morning. Wichita State...

Boatright: 'We expressed a desire to go now and avoid the lame duck round around the Missouri Valley'

Boatright: ‘We expressed a desire to go now and avoid the lame duck round around the Missouri Valley’

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2017

Wichita State couldn't bear the agony of another season in the Missouri Valley Conference. Wichita State men's basketball head coach Gregg Marshall didn't want to have to entertain a home-and-away with...

Wichita State will join the American Athletic Conference.

American Athletic Conference unanimously approves Wichita State to join league

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2017

Wichita State will leave the Missouri Valley Conference — its home since 1945 — to join the American Athletic Conference. "We are pleased and proud to welcome Wichita State to The American," AAC...

Freshman Kiersten Otte gets ready to run to third base during the game against Tulsa.

Injury to Tulsa pitcher allows Shockers to grab lead in sixth, get win

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor April 6, 2017

Tulsa pitcher Lexi Blevins pitched the first four innings without giving up a hit to Wichita State. As senior Kelli Spring hit a single up the middle that brought in the tying run, things only got worse...

Oklahoma State infielder Cameron Dobbs scores against Wichita State catcher Noah Croft in the second inning during Wednesday's game in Eck Stadium. (April 5, 2017)

Shockers drop weekday game to Oklahoma State

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 6, 2017

It’s been two years since the last time senior Willie Schwanke stepped into the batter’s box to hit in an actual game. While resting his arm, the corner-infielder-turned-pitcher earned a chance...

Daysha Bullocks leads off the Wichita State A squad in the 4 by 400 meter relay. Wichita State won the race.

Senior sisters take top spots at Emporia State relays

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 5, 2017

Members of the Wichita State track and field team performed well over the weekend at the biggest single-day track meet at the Emporia State relays. Overall, the women topped their  competition, finishing...

Wichita State’s Darral Willis (21) and Rauno Nurger (20) sit on the bench. Nurger grins, realizing Wichita State is going to win.

With conference realignment pending, Wichita State waits on final word for AAC

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2017

There's no news to report on Wichita State leaving for the American Athletic Conference — yet. It's too early to confirm any reports, Wichita State Athletic Director Darron Boatright said Tuesday. Wichita...

The Shockers watch their One Shining Moment video.

‘There has been no invitation offered’: Wichita State awaits probable invitation from American Athletic Conference

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2017

League officials of the American Athletic Conference are wasting no time in discussions about conference realignment. Sources told Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports Network early Tuesday morning that the...

Wichita State freshman Madison Perrigan (00) looks on after a hit Saturday afternoon against Illinois State. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Softball’s sweep ruined on Loyola walk-off

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor April 3, 2017

Wichita State to go into extra innings and keep their hopes of their first Missouri Valley Conference sweep alive. After being dominated by the Shockers in two games Saturday, Loyola was not ready to...

Freshman Tommy Barnhouse winds up a pitch during the game against Valparaiso Saturday afternoon.

Barnhouse guides Shockers to win over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter April 2, 2017

Wichita State was aided by a string of one-run innings, good defense, and strong outings en route to a 3-2 victory over Valparaiso Saturday afternoon. The hard-fought victory pushed the Shockers' record...

Shockers rush out onto the field to celebrate their victory against Valparaiso Friday evening.

Young’s walk-off lifts WSU over Valparaiso

Tanner Shirk, Reporter March 31, 2017

Josh DeBacker struck out while pinch hitting for Noah Croft, sending Travis Young to the plate with WSU down to their final out. “It was definitely nerve-wracking when I was up there. I definitely...

Wichita State cheer and dance team sing the alma mater in front of the fan section in Bankers Life Fieldhouse after the Shockers lost to Kentucky 65 – 62. 
(Mar. 19, 2017)

Wichita State could make AAC move ahead of 2017 season

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief March 30, 2017

Wichita State is in talks to join the American Athletic Conference, sources have told both ESPN and now Sports Illustrated. Sources told Pete Thamel of Sports Illustrated that the Shockers could potentially...

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