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Frankamp could be turning it on just in time

Nick Beach February 18, 2016

The crowd in Charles Koch Arena regularly gasps as the ball separates from the right-hand of sophomore guard Conner Frankamp. Monday things were no different.With the game clock winding down in the first...

Shocker softball prepares for Demarini Desert Classic

Grant Cohen February 18, 2016

Wichita State’s performance last week in College Station, Texas, was better than what their 2-3 record says.With wins over Colorado State, two of its three losses were by one run to ranked teams.The...

Baseball to premiere spring season this weekend

Josh Duncan February 18, 2016

With blue skies, warm weather and sunshine forecasted, the Wichita State baseball team couldn’t ask for a better start to their season.The first of many home games for the Shockers will host the Northern...

Missouri State Bears to battle Wichita State on Thursday

Evan Pflugradt February 18, 2016

A five-day gap in the Missouri Valley schedule was supposed to provide the Shockers with a brief rest before closing out a five-game stretch in the final 11 days of the season. The stretch was broken by...

Women’s basketball weekend recaps

Nick Beach February 16, 2016

Friday: Shockers lose close one to BradleyTaquandra Mike is stepping into a veteran role on a young Wichita State team. The junior guard has been a vocal leader for the Shockers this season. On Friday...

Wichita State head baseball coach Todd Butler addresses media Friday.

Butler finishes off-season to-do list

Joshua Duncan February 16, 2016

With injured starters back in the lineup, experienced position players and a new scoreboard in left field, WSU head coach Todd Butler has a lot to be excited about.“We’re excited about this season,”...

Shockers’ improved shooting numbers hold off New Mexico State

Evan Pflugradt February 16, 2016

Nearly two hours before the 10,506 seats of Charles Koch Arena filled for a sellout crowd, things were relatively quiet.Just the way Wichita State guard Zach Brown wanted them to be.Brown couldn’t wait...

Eck Stadium adds luxury scoreboard; more upgrades on the way

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2016

Wichita State baseball fans have a big reason to be excited for opening day. Daktronics installed a new LED video display scoreboard in left field of Eck Stadium. The scoreboard is set to be the fourth...

Sam Tewes tips his cap to Wichita State loyalist

Evan Pflugradt, Editor-in-Chief February 14, 2016

Sam Tewes grasps a baseball, checks the signal from his catcher and lines up the pitch. Before winding up for his poetic release, he glimpses up at the brim of his cap, the letters LL are etched in...

Ron Baker goes up for a shot against the University of Northern Iowa on Saturday. Baker finished with 12 points and was the leading scorer. The Panthers defeated the Shockers 53-50 to break WSU's home-winning streak.

Panthers break nation’s best home winning streak at Koch Arena

Evan Pflugradt, Sports Editor February 13, 2016

Northern Iowa guard Matt Bohannon has a knack for crashing parties. Bohannon, now a senior, has claimed his fair share. The Panthers upset No. 1 North Carolina earlier this season and a month later...

Why not claim a Final Four?

Nick Beach February 12, 2016

Flying under the radar, the Shockers are gaining momentum to run for the National Championship.Last weekend ESPN analyst Jay Bilas picked Wichita State as potential party-crasher to the Final Four.“I...

Balanced offense ignites, Shockers down Bulldogs

Evan Pflugradt February 12, 2016

Drake guard Reed Timmer entered Tuesday night’s home game with Wichita State on a mission.The sophomore entered the game having scored double-digit points in 23 of the 24 games of the season, his only...

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