Skip to Main Content
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

VanVleet shows off scoring versatility in win over Indiana State

Evan Pflugradt January 17, 2016

Indiana State head coach Greg Lansing entered Charles Koch Arena on Sunday with a plan set to focus on keeping the ball out of the hands of Preseason All-American Ron Baker.Only one thing was missing from...

The Shocker bench celebrates a three-point basket Wednesday at Charles Koch Arena against Evansville. Wichita State outlasted the Purple Aces 67-64 to remain undefeated in Missouri Valley Conference play.

Anton Grady revitalizes post-play as Shockers outlast Evansville

Evan Pflugradt January 7, 2016

After scoring seven first-half points coming off the bench, senior forward Anton Grady looked revitalized, as did Wichita State’s post-play.With a three-pointer from Conner Frankamp, the Shockers took...

Shockers topple Utes at Intrust Bank Arena

Evan Pflugradt December 14, 2015

Wichita State has victories in each of their last three games after topping Utah on Saturday for only the second time in program history and the first time since 1968. The Shockers defeated the Utes 67-50...

Players celebrate their sweep against Evansville Saturday night as they clinch the program's sixth Missouri Valley Conference championship at Charles Koch Arena.

Volleyball takes MVC tournament, advances to NCAA competition

Megan Looper December 4, 2015

For Wichita State volleyball, the Missouri Valley Conference Championship Tournament was filled with deficits, comebacks and thrilling victories.The Shockers came back from an 0-2 start to defeat UNI in...

Shockers end streak, beat FIU in Thanksgiving tournament

Jessica Green December 4, 2015

After falling into a losing streak, the Wichita State women’s basketball team has finally come out of its slump with a 76-62 win over Florida International University in the last game of the FIU Thanksgiving...

Freshman Anton Grady drives to the paint Nov. 13 against Charleston Southern at Charles Koch Arena as the Shockers defeated the Buccaneers 88-63.

Anton Grady recovering from spinal concussion

Evan Pflugradt December 4, 2015

For the first time in 42 weeks, Wichita State’s men’s basketball team stands ranked outside the AP Top 25 poll.Coach Gregg Marshall’s team previously held the third longest active record of time...

Grady to be released from hospital

Evan Pflugradt, Reporter November 29, 2015

Wichita State forward Anton Grady is expected to be released from the hospital, the team announced Sunday. Grady, a senior, suffered a spinal concussion after colliding his head with the shoulder of...

Grady sidelined with spinal concussion; fans to celebrate ‘Grady Day’ Saturday

Evan Pflugradt November 27, 2015

Senior forward Anton Grady suffered a spinal concussion during Friday's game against Alabama, according to a team report released Friday night.The reports of an MRI came back negative late friday night...

Alabama hands Shockers second straight loss; Anton Grady hospitalized

Evan Pflugradt November 27, 2015

Wichita State has a losing record (2-3) for the first time since 2011. Alabama topped WSU 64-60 in the second round of the AdvoCare Invitational. The loss to Alabama marked the third consecutive loss...

Shockers stunned in Orlando

Evan Pflugradt November 26, 2015

Wichita State fell in the quarterfinals of the AdvoCare Invitational on Thanksgiving day Thursday in a matchup with Southern California.The Shockers attempted a last-minute rally, but lost to USC 72-69.“We...

Shockers can’t break losing streak, fall to Arkansas State

Jessica Green November 23, 2015

With their third game out of the way, the women’s basketball team can’t seem to break their losing streak with a 67-40 loss against Arkansas State University on Saturday.Even though the season has...

Marshall earns 400th win as Shockers trounce Hornets

Evan Pflugradt November 23, 2015

Wichita State defeated in-state rival Emporia State University on Saturday.The victory marked head coach Gregg Marshall’s 400th career victory. Marshall becomes the 12th-fastest District I coach to earn...

Load More Stories