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Fred VanVleet moves down the court in Saturday's game against Missouri State. The Shockers beat the Bears 67-42, and later beat Indiana State 83-69 to win the tournament.

Shockers cut down nets for first time in St. Louis

Sports Reporter March 9, 2014

The Shockers have achieved what only one other team has done by going undefeated, 34-0, this season.“It is exciting, but it really hasn’t hit any of us yet,” Ron Baker said. “We have been focusing...

Cleanthony Early slams down an alley-oop from Fred VanVleet in Saturday's game. Early scored 20 points in the 67-42 victory to send the Shockers to the MVC Final game Sunday.

Shockers dominate Bears, advance to MVC Tournament final

Staff Reporter March 8, 2014

The Wichita State Shockers won its 33rd undefeated game of the season Saturday against Missouri State to become one of three teams to go 33-0 in NCAA history.The Shockers trampled the Bears 67-42 to move...

Shockers fail Aces 80-58, advance to semifinals at 32-0

Sports Editor March 7, 2014

The Shockers keep breaking records and land new career highs as the team defeated the Evansville Purple Aces 80-58 in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference in Saint Louis, Mo.Setting...

Sophomore Fred VanVleet was named 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Tuesday. “The way the season worked out I just had to take more of a role and be more of a force on both ends of the floor for us,” he said. (File photo by The Sunflower)

VanVleet honored as MVC Player of the Year

Staff Reporter March 7, 2014

Wichita State sophomore Fred VanVleet had a big smile on his face when he was announced the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Tuesday, but he gave all the praise to his teammates and coaches.“I’ve...

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Marshall named Coach of the Year for third straight year

Sports Editor March 6, 2014

Awards and honors keep rolling the Shockers' way. Adding to the team’s numerous individual honors and a perfect season, head coach Gregg Marshall was named Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year...

WSU Spirit squad hitting high marks

March 5, 2014

The Wichita State men’s basketball team is not the only highly ranked team at WSU.The cheer squad is ranked third among national collegiate squads and finished tenth in the world at the Universal Cheer...

Shockers fall to No. 50 Oklahoma State

Staff Reporter March 5, 2014

Following an impressive showing at KU earlier in the weekend, WSU women’s tennis traveled to Stillwater, Okla. to take on No. 50 Oklahoma State.In doubles play, the Cowgirls swept the Shockers by way...

Shockers accept awards, attention with gratitude

Sports Editor March 5, 2014

Constant media attention can get to anyone’s head. Regardless if it is a Hollywood celebrity or a college-level basketball player, attention can be taken with a positive attitude or an egocentric one.The...

Coach Gregg Marshall directs the team during the WSU-Oklahoma Baptist game on Saturday night at Koch Arena. The Shockers won 73-29.

Gregg Marshall, Shockers prepare for Arch Madness

Sports Editor March 5, 2014

Finishing the regular season with a perfect record is an accomplishment within itself.The Wichita State Shocker men’s basketball team has set records and finished with one of the highest notes of the...

Sophomore Fred VanVleet was named 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Tuesday. “The way the season worked out I just had to take more of a role and be more of a force on both ends of the floor for us,” he said. (File photo by The Sunflower)

Fred VanVleet honored as MVC Player of the Year

Staff Reporter March 5, 2014

Wichita State sophomore Fred VanVleet had a big smile on his face when he was announced the 2014 Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year Tuesday, but he gave all the praise to his teammates and coaches.“I’ve...

Broadcaster predicts Shocker season

Sports Editor March 2, 2014

Clark Kellogg, lead college basketball studio analyst at CBS Sports and vice president of player relations for the Indiana Pacers, provides insight on college basketball as an analyst. During an interview,...

Freshman Sam Tewes winds up for his pitch during game two of the double-header against Long Beach State Friday afternoon at Eck Stadium.The Shockers lost 7-0.

Baseball splits doubleheader with Dirtbags

Justin Haefele, staff reporter March 2, 2014

Sophomore outfielder Daniel Kihle provided late-game heroics in the first game of Wichita State’s doubleheader against Long Beach State University Friday. He hit a single to give the Shockers a 5-4...

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