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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

NCAA sanctions make no sense

Staff Reporter February 2, 2015

Who could guess that one of the most literal manifestations of George Orwell’s idea of historical revisionism would come in the form of college sports?Yes, the NCAA, everyone’s favorite comically incompetent...

Actual ticket scan numbers show Wichita State is filling just 5 percent of Eck Stadium in home games this season.

WSU to appeal NCAA ruling on vacation of baseball wins

Sports Editor February 2, 2015

The NCAA handed the Wichita State baseball program a one-year probation and a $5,000 fine, in addition to the team vacating all wins in which the players participated while ineligible, according to a news...

Track takes off in Nebraska

Sports Reporter January 28, 2015

The No. 13 men’s and No. 16 women’s Wichita State track and field teams competed in Lincoln, Neb., last weekend at the 2015 Nebraska Wesleyan Invitational and the Mark Colligan Memorial Indoor Track...

Ramblers prepare for rowdy Roundhouse

Sports Editor January 28, 2015

The Loyola men’s basketball team was 10-2 on the season, but once they entered conference play, the Ramblers went into remission — losing five of their next eight games.Tonight, the Ramblers (13-7,...

Shockers outrun Salukis

Sports Reporter January 26, 2015

Quiet bark, weaker bite.The Wichita State women’s basketball team defeated the Southern Illinois Salukis 80-61 Sunday afternoon.The Shockers built their lead early, starting the game on a 16-5 run.The...

Shockers win, make statement against Bulldogs

January 26, 2015

The last time Wichita State faced Drake, the Shockers won 66-58 — a small margin of victory for the Missouri Valley’s best team against arguably the league’s worst.This time around was different.WSU...

Wichita Shocker Track Club could use more sponsors

Sports Reporter January 21, 2015

The Elite and Developmental teams of the Shocker Track Club have entered their third season and are still looking for sponsors. Because the club is a nonprofit organization, both teams would benefit greatly...

Wichita State senior Darius Carter makes a wrap around pass in the paint against Illinois State. The Shockers defeated Illinois State 70-62 on Jan. 4.

Busy winter break for men’s basketball

Sports Editor January 21, 2015

The No. 14 Wichita State men’s basketball team tumbled over winter break before hitting their stride in the new year.With one point wins over Alabama and Hawaii, a six point loss to George Washington...

Women’s basketball charging onward

Staff Reporter January 21, 2015

Since a close defeat to the No. 6 ranked Tennessee Volunteers on Dec. 16, the Wichita State women’s basketball team has been on a winning streak.Overall, the team has a 14-3 record going into their 7...

Marshall in third place in Infiniti Coaches’ Challenge

Sports Editor January 21, 2015

Round one of the Infiniti Coaches’ Charity Challenge began Jan. 5 and ends Sunday. Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Gregg Marshall is in third place on the leaderboard.The challenge is a contest...

Track team starts strong out of the gate

Sports Reporter January 21, 2015

The men’s and women’s track Teams are gearing up for the Spring season once again coming out of winter Break.While most Division I track teams do not hold practice over winter Break, coaches still...

Head coach Gregg Marshall goes ballistic after a moving screen call against Wichita State during the game versus Bradley at Charles Koch Arena Wednesday night. The Shockers defeated Bradley 63-43.

College basketball’s finest cheers angry

January 8, 2015

If you’re sitting in Charles Koch Arena Thursday morning, it’s empty. Completely silent. The ghosts of Shockers past are strolling around one of college basketball’s greatest sanctuaries. The silence...

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