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Men’s, women’s tennis perform strong in tourneys

John Smith October 26, 2015

Both the men’s and the women’s tennis teams left lasting impressions in their respective events, as the 2015 portion of the season nears the end.The men’s team — in what is their last event of...

Black team snags win in Game 5 of series

Jessica Green October 25, 2015

After a redraft of the roster, the Black team dominated game five of the Black and Gold World Series 12-4 Friday, the first Black win of the series.The Black team set the pace in the first inning, scoring...

Men’s, women’s tennis teams prep for big weekend events

John Smith October 22, 2015

Both the men’s and women’s tennis teams are gearing up for big competitions this weekend as the winter break for both teams approaches, and gives each one a chance for some relaxation until January.On...

Shockers look to maintain momentum on volleyball court this weekend in MVC

Megan Looper October 22, 2015

As they reach the halfway point of conference play, coming off a five-game winning streak and sole possession of the first place ranking in the Missouri Valley, the 16-6 (7-1) Shockers gear up to take...

Shocker men’s golf ties for third

Reece Burns October 22, 2015

The Wichita State men’s golf team finished the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate on Tuesday tied for third place among 14 teams present in Las Cruces, New Mexico.Junior Grant Bennett finished the first day...

Gold dominates World Series 3-0, roster to change for Game 4

Gold dominates World Series 3-0, roster to change for Game 4

Jessica Green October 22, 2015

The fall baseball season has started strong for the Gold team in the Black and Gold World Series. The Gold team leads the series 3-0, but things are about to change, according to head coach Todd Butler.“I...

Men’s tennis fights hard in Fayetteville

John Smith October 19, 2015

The men’s tennis team performed well in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Regionals in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with two doubles teams advancing to the round of 16 before getting eliminated Saturday.While...

Junior Macklin Hitz gets a hit toward second base late in the second game of the Black and Gold World Series on Thursday. Gold won the series 2-0.

Gold wins softball fall World Series

Jessica Green October 19, 2015

The fall softball season drew to a close Thursday after two games of the Black and Gold World Series, leaving the Gold team in the winner’s circle with a 5-4 and 9-1 victory in game one two, respectively.Gold...

Cross country teams compete in Pre-National Invitational

Evan Pflugradt October 19, 2015

The women’s cross country team finished 36th and the men’s cross country team 37th in Pre-Nationals Cross Country Invitational this weekend at Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville, Kentucky.Junior Ugis Jocis...

With two weekend wins, WSU takes No. 1 MVC spot

Megan Looper October 17, 2015

The Shocker volleyball team came out determined this weekend from start to finish.Although it may not have been their most competitive match-up, WSU did not lose focus Friday night against Bradley.And...

They’ve made it this far: Royals win ALDS game 5

Evan Pflugradt October 15, 2015

The Kansas City Royals are once again making a push for the World Series. The Royals have put it all on the line. In July, the team traded the Cincinnati Reds three left-handed pitchers, highlighted by...

Shocker volleyball hopes to keep winning streak against Bradley, Loyola this weekend

Megan Looper October 15, 2015

After a dominating weekend with sweeps over both UNI and Drake, 14-6 Wichita State not only gained prestige in the Missouri Valley Conference, but momentum for the week ahead, as well. Eighteen kills...

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