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Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir of Indiana State drives the ball down the court Sunday afternoon in Koch Arena. The Shockers lost 51-63 to the Indiana State Sycamores. 

Shockers lose to Indiana State

staff reporter February 23, 2014

WSU women’s basketball lost 51-63 to the Indiana State Sycamores Sunday afternoon.The game began evenly. WSU forward Michaela Dapprich made two layups under the basket, and then Indiana St. followed...

Tennis sweeps in Saturday double-header

Sports reporter February 23, 2014

Coming off of a 7-0 sweep of Cowley Community College, WSU men’s tennis played matches three and four of their eight-match home stand against Oral Roberts and Washburn, sweeping both teams 4-0 and 5-0...

Softball in Florida holds mixed results

Sports Reporter February 23, 2014

Wichita State softball is trying to get back on a roll following the program’s best start in school history, 4-0. After the second tournament of the year the Shockers stood at 5-3.Day one of the Unconquered...

Women’s tennis has mile-high weekend

Sports Reporter February 23, 2014

No. 54 Wichita State took their seven dual-match winning streak to Colorado this weekend to face Northern Colorado, Denver and Colorado.WSU had to overcome a slow start Friday against the Northern Colorado...

Shockers clinch the Valley

Sports reporter February 23, 2014

Tekele Cotton checked out of the game to a standing ovation. He looked over to his teammates on the court and flashed two fingers.He probably meant two three-pointers he made.Or maybe it was two more games...

Shockers overcome Redbirds

Staff reporter February 22, 2014

The devil is in the details.Tipped balls, bad passes and missed lay-ups are often as important in winning basketball games as making shots.WSU beat the Illinois State Redbirds 85-66 Friday night by playing...

Senior Guillermo Nicol serves the ball back to his Cowley opponent Wednesday afternoon at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex. Nicol won his singles match 6-0, 6-4, and the Shockers won overall 7-0.

Shocker tennis rebounds against Cowley

Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

Senior Guillermo Nicol serves the ball back to his Cowley opponent Wednesday afternoon at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex. Nicol won his singles match 6-0, 6-4, and the Shockers won overall 7-0.

VanVleet, Shockers remain undefeated, only unbeaten team

February 19, 2014

Just in case the message isn’t getting through, the Wichita State Shockers (28-0, 15-0) are more than happy to repeat it. The Valley goes through the Shockers, and good luck trying to get through.Now,...

No shame to Lady Shockers’ loss

Sports Editor February 19, 2014

All good things must come to an end. At least, that’s what most people say.It became a reality for the Lady Shocker basketball team on Sunday as they fell short against Northern Iowa, 80-71, snapping...

Freshman Wes Philips slides into home on a throwing error by Justin Treece in the third inning of Tuesdays game against Central Arkansas. The Shockers beat the Bears 6-9 in the matchup.

Shockers defeat Central Arkansas, remain undefeated

Staff Reporter February 19, 2014

Freshman Wes Philips slides into home on a throwing error by Justin Treece in the third inning of Tuesdays game against Central Arkansas. The Shockers beat the Bears 6-9 in the matchup.

Shockers shining in national spotlight

Justin Haefele, Columnist February 19, 2014

The Wichita State men’s basketball team is in the final stretch of a historic season.With a 27-0 record, the Shockers have a realistic chance of finishing the regular season undefeated — something...

If Syracuse played Wichita State, Orange might win

Staff Reporter Tyler Greenawalt, special to The Sunflower February 19, 2014

Though Wichita State is undefeated, and ranked highly in the AP Poll, it still has plenty of competition. Wichita State's 27-0 season has put them ahead of Syracuse, who suffered their first loss Wednesday,...

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