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WSU backs out on baseball appeal

Sports Editor February 18, 2015

Wichita State decided to not appeal the NCAA sanctions handed down to the baseball team Tuesday.In a statement released Tuesday, University President John Bardo said, “After a careful review of the issues...

Marshallville combatting diminishing student section

Staff Reporter February 18, 2015

It started at the home opener back in November.A roaring crowd, eager fans and a student section packed so tightly, moving one’s arms seemed a daunting task. It’s now ending with just a simple crowd...

Baseball team opens season 1-2

Sports Editor February 16, 2015

The Wichita State baseball team (1-2) opened its season Friday in Huntsville, Texas, in a three-game weekend series with the Sam Houston State Bearkats (2-1).In game one, the Shockers and Bearkats were...

Comeback kids: Softball finishes weekend 3-1

Sports Editor February 16, 2015

The Wichita State softball team, now 6-3 on the season, finished the weekend with three wins and one loss as part of the Texas Classic in Austin, Texas, at Red and Charline McCombs Field.The Shockers were...

Braves provide no challenge, Shockers win

Sports Reporter February 16, 2015

The Wichita State women’s basketball team defeated the Bradley Braves 66-36 Sunday afternoon.The Shockers moved to 20-4 with the win and the Braves fell to 4-20 with the loss.WSU senior guard Jamillah...

Shockers clip Redbirds in away game

Sports Editor February 16, 2015

Wichita State’s men’s basketball team traveled to Peoria, Ill., Saturday to face the Illinois State Redbirds for the second time this season. The last time these two teams played, WSU won 70-61, but...

Shockers put full-court clamp on Bears

Sports Editor February 9, 2015

The 1965 Wichita State Final Four team was in the Roundhouse for their 50-year reunion on Saturday.What they witnessed was the first triple-double by a Shocker in 43 years by Fred VanVleet, Ron Baker becoming...

Head baseball coach Todd Butler speaks at media day Friday. Butler said his team is ready to go as it travels to Sam Houston State to open the season this Friday.

Baseball team ‘can move on, finally’

February 8, 2015

Todd Butler’s sole focus is on baseball this season.With the NCAA decision announced nearly two weeks ago, coach Butler, Wichita State’s head baseball coach, is ready to move on.“I’m coaching now,”...

Women’s basketball defeats Missouri State

February 8, 2015

The WSU women’s basketball team beat the Missouri State Bears 69-50 Sunday afternoon.The game was back and forth in the first half and WSU senior guard Alex Harden provided crucial points.Missouri State...

Wichita Children’s Home teams up with Marshall

Sports Editor February 4, 2015

“Runaway call leads to police taking 3 children into protective custody,” “Child drinks bleach at house with trash, feces,” “Bruised boys in protective custody” and “Small child in pajamas...

WSU splits weekend road trip

Sports Reporter February 2, 2015

The Wichita State women’s basketball team moved to 17-4 after winning and losing one game over the weekend.The Shockers spent the weekend on a road trip playing key conference games midway through the...

Track team takes second

Sports Reporter February 2, 2015

The Wichita State Track team traveled to Cedar Falls, Iowa, for the Jack Jennett Invitational and Panther Quad track meet this weekend. Overall, both the WSU men’s and women’s teams took second against...

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