The Sunflower

Panthers pummeled in Cedar Falls

Sports reporter • February 9, 2014

Shockers extend their win streak to 25 now with the 82-73 win over UNI in Cedar Falls, IA. The Shockers were led by Tekele Cotton with 18 points and Cleanthony Early with 16 points in the first half.Fred...

Braves fall to Shockers at 67-54

Staff reporter • February 8, 2014

The WSU women’s basketball team has a recipe for winning.They start with a core of aggression, and add steals, blocks and rebounds to build pressure.The results are impressive: an 18 game win streak,...

Shocker Sprints offers off-season competition

Sports Editor • February 7, 2014

During the winter months of the years, Shocker Rowers try to find opportunities to continue improve their racing skills and remain motivated in preparation for the spring season.On Saturday, Shocker Sprints...

Shockers hold on against Sycamores

Sports editor • February 5, 2014

Despite the snow storm, the Shocker men’s basketball team traveled to Indiana State in pursuit of continuing their perfect record. It was a hard fought battle between the teams but Wichita State came out triumphant against the Sycamores 65-58 to move the team’s season record to 24-0 overall and 11-0 in conference play.

Senior forward Cleanthony Early and junior guard Tekele Cotton landed in double figures to contribute to the win. Early finished 19 points, 5 rebounds, one block and one steal while Cotton had 14 points, three rebounds and four assists.

The team continues conference play on Saturday as they take on UNI in hopes of moving to 25-0.

Faster first half key to Final Four run

Column by Shanice Davis • February 3, 2014

With the closing of the regular season play drawing closer, the hot topic of conversation is the NCAA March Madness tournament. Shocker fans are beginning to think of their brackets and how far they plan...

Shockers sweep UMKC, Creighton in Kansas City

Dylan Edelen, sports reporter • February 3, 2014

WSU women’s tennis spent the icy Saturday in Kansas City heating up the tennis courts. Their first match of the day was against former Missouri Valley rival Creighton.Singles matches were played first,...

Lady Shockers shoot down Aces

Cole Yancey, staff reporter • February 2, 2014

The Lady Shockers beat the Evansville Aces 66-48 Sunday, despite missing the usual first punch.The Lady Shockers won eight games in January by an average of 25 points by building up an early, insurmountable...

Aces gunned down

Matt Bailey, sports reporter • February 1, 2014

Fred VanVleet drives towards the paint during the game against Evansville Saturday afternoon inside Charles Koch Arena. VanVleet finished the game with 14 points as the Shockers remain undefeated with a record of 23-0 by beating Evansville 81-67.

Super Bowl XLVIII promises to enthrall

Staff Reporter • January 30, 2014

All right, sports fans. It is here: the Super Bowl (cue dramatic music, please).Before we dive into the facts and the drama, let’s cover the vitals.WHO: Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks.WHERE: MetLife...

Shocker Rowing dedicates newest shell to SGA

Shanice Davis • January 29, 2014

Student Government Association president Darren Beckham pours the water from previous championship regattas the Shocker Rowing team has attended at the Shell Dedication on Monday in the Heskett Center. The Shocker Rowing team dedicated its fifth shell to SGA for their continued support and financial contributions to their program.

Shockers saw down Sycamores

Staff Reporter • January 29, 2014

Shocker forward Allie Decker shot like a sharpshooter Monday.She came off the bench to score 17 points on 6 of 7 shooting in a decisive 83-63 Shocker win against the Indiana State Sycamores.Decker made...

Shockers defeat Ramblers to go 22-0

Staff Reporter • January 29, 2014

The Wichita State Shockers won their 22nd undefeated game of the season Tuesday night, beating the Loyola Ramblers 57-45.Cleanthony Early carried the team to the win, scoring 23 points in the matchup....