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Senior and MVC Tournament MVP Ashley Andrade gets the kill against Southern Illinois Saturday afternoon during the MVC Championship match which was held at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers won with a three set sweep.

Volleyball wins MVC Tournament title

Sports Editor December 2, 2013

For the first time since 2004, the Lady Shocker Volleyball team won the Missouri Valley Conference championship.With the title, the team will appear in the NCAA post-season tournament.The team competed...

Falcons shot down by Shockers

Sports Reporter December 2, 2013

The 0-5 Air Force Falcons flew into Charles Koch Arena Sunday afternoon looking for their first win of the season against the Lady Shockers.The Shockers prevailed in a 61-37 victory and improved to 5-2...

Shockers win CBE Hall of Fame Classic

Shockers win CBE Hall of Fame Classic

Sports Reporter December 2, 2013

The Wichita State Shockers defeated the Brigham Young Cougars 75-62 last week in the CBE Hall of Fame classic in Kansas City, Mo. With the win, the Shockers raised their record to 7-0 in the season.After...

Shockers exorcise Demons in first CBE Classic Semifinal

Sports Reporter November 27, 2013

Ron Baker led the Wichita State Shockers to a 90-72 victory over the DePaul Blue Demons Monday night in their first game of the CBE Classic at the Sprint Center in Kansas City.Baker went 7-10 in the game...

Shockers roll Redhawks

Sports Reporter November 25, 2013

Wichita State’s Michaela Dapprich scored a career high 18 points in the matchup against the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks.WSU defeated SEMO 67-46 on Saturday afternoon in Charles Koch Arena.Dapprich...

Shockers tame Wildcats

Sports Reporter November 25, 2013

Wichita State’s Michelle Price had a career night on Wednesday night; she scored 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds. She carried the basketball team to a 69-46 victory at Kansas State University to...

Shockers survive the Hurricane

Sports Reporter November 25, 2013

Wichita State and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane squared off for the 123rd time on Wednesday.The Shockers came out slow once again, but in the end were able to hold off the Hurricane players to win 77-54....

Joe Stroud is a Shocker fan that never misses a game or event. He is noticed at every game as the student section leader. He can be found cheering on the Shockers at section 117 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Joe Stroud shows true definition of ‘Shocker maniac’

Sports Editor November 20, 2013

Wichita State’s athletic fan base has grown worldwide with the recent success of the basketball program. With the 2012-13 Final Four run, many fans have jumped on the Shocker Nation wagon and began to...

Lady Shockers lose in overtime

Sports Reporter November 18, 2013

The women’s basketball team lost their final preseason game Friday night against Saint Joseph’s University 81-73 in overtime.The Shockers held the lead after the first 20 minutes, but Saint Joseph...

Meet the new basketball recruits

Sports Reporter November 18, 2013

Wichita State’s basketball programs have been busy off the court with recruiting. Women’s basketball announced two new players Wednesday and the men’s team announced four.Aundra Stovall from Arlington,...

Shockers win big on slow starts

Sports Reporters November 18, 2013

The Wichita State men’s basketball team remained undefeated over the weekend, despite having less than favorable first halves in both games played.WSU came back to beat William and Mary 79-62 Thursday...

Fred VanVleet soars towards the rim in Monday nights game against Western Kentucky. VanVleet scored 17 points in the game to help the Shockers beat the Hilltoppers 66-49.

Shockers climb over Hilltoppers in midnight game

Sports Reporter November 12, 2013

The Wichita State men’s basketball team continued their winning streak late Monday night beating the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 66-49 in front of a raucous and rowdy crowd at Charles Koch Arena.“I...

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