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WSU tennis beats Missouri at home

Sports reporter February 16, 2014

With another strong showing at home, WSU women’s tennis beat Missouri University handedly 6-1.In doubles, WSU played fast and with purpose as they took the courts. The duos of Lucia Kovalova/Veronika...

Sophomore Parker Zimmerman hits a single during Friday's game against SIU- Edwardsville at Eck Stadium. The Shockers won 6-1.

Shockers take down Cougars in season opener

Staff reporter February 15, 2014

Garrett Bayliff and Casey Gillaspie shot the Wichita State baseball team to its first victory of the season in the team’s opening game Friday against Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Shockers...

Eight baseball players ineligible following investigation

Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Eight players on the Wichita State baseball team are ineligible to play for some games this season. The NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement staff notified the team Friday. The players’ eligibility came...

Shocker tennis falls to No. 29 Oklahoma State

Staff Reporter February 14, 2014

Wichita State men’s tennis lost the first of their eight dual-match home stand against Oklahoma State 4-2. With the loss, the No. 61 ranked Shockers are now 4-5 while OSU extended their best start in...

Shockers overcome offensive struggle

Sports editor February 12, 2014

Facing a struggling offense and tough opponent defense, the signs were pointing to a possible first loss of the season to Southern Illinois on Tuesday night. After rallying together in the second half,...

Blasco-Fernandez clutch against Fresno, Illinois

Sports reporter February 9, 2014

Wins against ranked opponents never come easy, but Wichita State’s women’s tennis showed plenty of tough-minded tennis this weekend.On Saturday, WSU hosted No. 55 Fresno State at the Wichita Country...

Men’s tennis wins in Atlanta

Sports reporter February 9, 2014

Beating No. 64 Georgia State two weeks ago in Los Angeles was tough enough for the Shockers to grind out a 4-3 win in January. Just to prove it wasn’t luck, WSU went to Georgia State’s home courts...

The Shockers Women's Basketball team brought in yet another win on Sunday against Loyola with a crushing final score of 65-50. Jamillah Bonner powered through the defensive line.

WSU sends Loyola ramblin’ home

Staff reporter February 9, 2014

The WSU Shockers beat the Loyola Ramblers 65-50 at Koch Arena Sunday afternoon, but they couldn’t relax.Loyola started the game with an 11-2 run, helped by the Shockers missing their first 10 shots.WSU...

Shocker softball opens season in Louisiana

Sports Reporter February 9, 2014

It is cold all over the U.S. these days, even down south in Louisiana, where the Shocker softball team played in the Lady Techster Invitational.The Shockers’ first scheduled game against Houston Baptist...

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...

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