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Shockers kick off volleyball season in Kentucky

Sports Reporter September 3, 2014

This weekend marked the season opener for the women’s volleyball team as the Shockers competed in the Bluegrass Battle in Lexington, Ky.The showcase started Friday, giving the Shockers three separate...

Cross-country up and running at WSU

Sports Reporter September 3, 2014

Conditions were hot and humid as the Wichita State cross-country team opened their season in Tulsa, Okla. competing in the Hurricane Cross Country Festival. The meet was scored as a dual meet with a few...

Men’s tennis No. 1 granted extra year of eligibility

Sports Reporter September 3, 2014

The Wichita State’s men’s tennis team was given good news when they were informed that senior Ilija Cuic would be granted an extra season with the team by the NCAA.“The NCAA was reviewing some of...

WSU women’s golf opens play on Monday

Sports Reporter September 3, 2014

The Wichita State women’s golf team (ranked 146) will be teeing off the season Monday and Tuesday at the Chip-N-Club Invitational in Lincoln, Neb. The starting time has yet to be announced.The Shocker...

Fred VanVleet was named Blue Ribbon Preseason All-American, the first award of his 2014-15 campaign.

VanVleet honored preseason

Sports Reporter September 3, 2014

No. 23 on Wichita State’s men’s basketball team continues to make a name for himself, and the season hasn’t even started.Last Monday, Fred VanVleet was announced as a Blue Ribbon Preseason All-American.The...

‘Hoops 4 Literacy’ brings celebrity basketball game with Wichita State feel

Sports Editor August 27, 2014

Former Shocker basketball players Juston White, Paul Miller, Jamar Howard, Carl Lemons and Troy Mack will be taking part in a celebrity basketball game for a good cause this Friday.Former WNBA and Harlem...

Shockers of the Roundhouse: Craig Steven goes all out

Sports Editor August 27, 2014

Only averaging 2.5 points per game throughout his basketball career at Wichita State from 1998-2003, Craig Steven still found a way to get himself an average of 20.5 minutes of playing time per game.Today,...

Former Shocker Touré Murry signs contract with Utah Jazz

Sports Editor August 26, 2014

Former Shocker guard Touré Murry has signed a contract with the Utah Jazz, the team announced today.Last season, Murry signed his first NBA deal with the New York Knicks. In 51 games last season, he averaged...

Volleyball dinner kicks off fall season

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

Members of the Wichita State Volleyball team welcomed attendants in pairs with platters of sweets at the entrance of Charles Koch Arena.At the Preferred Health Systems Multi-purpose center, numerous items...

Wichita State tennis gains national attention on Tennis Channel

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

Wichita State men’s and women’s tennis program had the opportunity to be the featured on the college tennis program in the latest edition of “Inside College Tennis” on the Tennis Channel this past...

Women’s volleyball picked first in MVC

Sports Reporter August 25, 2014

With the volleyball schedule officially set in stone, anticipation for the season to kick off grows, as head coach Chris Lamb’s Shockers are ready to enter into another year after being picked first...

Professional boxing needs educational standards

Staff Reporter August 25, 2014

If collegiate boxing is too dangerous and barbaric to return to the NCAA, then the NCAA, professional boxing leagues and gyms need to find a way to hold aspiring boxers to the same educational standards...

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