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Ryleigh Buck rounds second base after hitting a home run in a scrimmage on Feb. 7, 2017.

Beach: Softball beginning to reign supreme over baseball

Nick Beach, Reporter February 16, 2017

After a 21-37 season and another disappointing campaign for Shocker baseball fans, look no further because there is another squad taking the field this spring. Not to discredit Shocker baseball, the...

Wichita State’s Conner Frankamp (33) blocks a shot from Southern Illinois’ Mike Rodriguez (1) during the first half at Koch Arena. Shockers beat the Salukis 87 – 45. (Jan. 24, 2017)

Wichita State converts four point halftime lead to 19-point win over the Salukis

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 15, 2017

Conner Frankamp did not let a scoreless first half stop him from going off in the second. Frankamp set the tone of the second half against Southern Illinois after redeeming himself with 14 points to lead...

Wichita State’s Conner Frankamp catches a pass from Landry Shamet in the First half. Wichita State finished Loyola 87 – 75 at Koch Arena. (Jan. 11, 2017)

Frankamp leads second half, Shockers roll through Loyola

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 12, 2017

Wichita State turned a two-basket halftime lead to a 17-point victory in only a matter of minutes on Sunday. Conner Frankamp, who was 0-1 shooting and scoreless in the game's first 20 minutes, shot...

Rematch with Kansas? ESPN thinks so.

Rematch with Kansas? ESPN thinks so.

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief February 11, 2017

The road to the Final Four doesn't officially start until March, but for the first time, the selection committee is offering an early sneak peek at potential seedings. Saturday morning the tournament...

Shockers run onto the court to celebrate their victory against Evansville. The final score was 69-68. (Feb. 10, 2017)

PHOTOS: Aces accept defeat from Shockers

Selena Favela, Photographer February 11, 2017

 

Former Shocker reaches nationally televised bowling championship

Former Shocker reaches nationally televised bowling championship

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2017

A.J. Chapman will bowl in in the Professional Bowlers Association Players Championship this weekend. "I don't really have words right now," Chapman wrote on social media. "This is a dream of mine for...

Wichita State forward Rangie Bessard leaps to score against Evansville. Bessard scored a total of 26 points throughout the game Friday night. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Bessard’s game-winner puts Shockers back on track

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor February 10, 2017

Wichita State women’s basketball head coach Linda Hargrove wanted to get the ball in the hands of sophomore forward Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage on the Shockers’ final possession. Down by one and with...

Wichita State Junior Rauno Nurger (20) twists around for a lay-up Thursday night against Missouri State. Nurger had 10 points for the Shockers in the 80-62 victory over the Bears. (Feb. 9, 2017)

PHOTOS: Shockers bring Bears bad news

Hannah Roberts and Matt Crow February 10, 2017

Read more: https://thesunflower.com/14053/sports/shockers-blowout-missouri-starte-with-five-double-digit-scorers/

Wichita State center Shaquille Morris (24) hits a dunk off a rebound in the first half against Missouri State. (Feb. 9, 2017)

Shockers shoot platoons at the Bears in blowout victory

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter February 10, 2017

Wichita State handled Missouri State in their first meeting of the season with platoons. Five WSU scorers posted double figures as the Shockers defeated the bears by 18 points. At home, the Shockers...

Ryleigh Buck is greeted by her teammates after hitting a home run in a scrimmage on Feb. 7, 2017.

Softball begins season in Houston

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Wichita State softball is coming off the best season in program history, earning both the Missouri Valley regular season and tournament title along with earning the program’s first NCAA Tournament win. Now,...

Wichita State forward Zach Brown leaps for a pass to Austin Reeves in the corner against Loyola. Wichita State beat out Loyola 87 – 75 in Koch Arena in January.

Unselfish play key for fourth straight MVC title

Aliyah Funschelle, Sports Reporter February 9, 2017

Wichita State scores 81 points per game to cruise through a 21-4 record and move into a tie for first in the Missouri Valley Conference. There is one aspect on the court, however, that is overlooked...

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Cessna Stadium to host MVC Championship

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor February 8, 2017

Missouri State’s withdrawal from hosting the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference Track and Field Championship turned into an opportunity for Wichita State.  The Shockers’ track and field facility, Cessna...

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