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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...

Women’s golf takes seventh in Colorado

Reece Burns October 15, 2015

The Wichita State women’s golf team finished for seventh in the Ron Moore Intercollegiate at Highlands Ranch Country Club.  The Shockers came out with scores of 297-296-294-887, the second best score...

Men’s golf sinks first-season victory

Reece Burns October 15, 2015

The Wichita State golf team won the Bill Ross Intercollegiate Tuesday at the Milburn Golf & Country Club in Overland Park.The victory was narrowly taken as the Shockers only beat Air Force by one stroke...

WSU men’s, women’s tennis nationals continue

Reece Burns October 8, 2015

The men’s and women’s tennis teams are in full swing at the ITA All-American Championships.On Tuesday, the women’s doubles team of Rebecca Pedrazzi and Aleks Trifunovic came out ahead in their third-consecutive...

Shockers travel to Iowa to face UNI and Drake

Megan Looper October 8, 2015

After sweeping Evansville on Monday, Wichita State volleyball prepares to face the University of Northern Iowa on Friday night in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Drake on Saturday night in Des Moines, Iowa.The...

Freshman Laurie Anne Derrico slides into second base to avoid being tagged out Tuesday against Seminole; she was successful and remained safe on second. The Shockers won 16-3 to remain 8-0 so far in their fall season.

Softball dominates against Seminole, remains undefeated

Jessica Green October 8, 2015

The Wichita State softball team had no trouble coming out with a 16-3 win Tuesday against Seminole State College.The win extends WSU’s undefeated fall record to 8-0.“We have solid defense this year,”...

Shocker volleyball sweeps Evansville

Megan Looper October 6, 2015

Advancing to 12-6 on the season and 4-1 in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Wichita State volleyball team won the match against Evansville 3-0 Monday night by scores of 25-16, 25-16 and 25-15.Match...

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