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Brooklyn Leggett and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point in the third set against Rice on Oct. 6. Wichita State took the third set against the Owls, 25-22.

Shocker volleyball releases 2025 schedule

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 23, 2025

Wichita State’s volleyball team released its schedule for the 2025 season Monday morning. The Shockers will open their season at home for the first time in 18 years against Kennesaw State, whom they...

Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills talks about offseason preparation on June 19. Mills has amassed a 34-34 record through his first two seasons as the Shockers' head coach.

New year, new faces: How Shocker basketball is prepping for the 2025-26 season

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 19, 2025

As summer workouts begin for Wichita State’s men’s basketball team, head coach Paul Mills said Thursday that he’s taking a more unorthodox approach to get his team ready for the 2025-26 season, entering...

Destiny Masters laughs after a high jump of 1.76 meters on March 30, 2024. (File photo)

Shocker track and field earns multiple All-America honors at NCAA Outdoor Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter June 16, 2025

Five Wichita State track and field athletes competed in the NCAA Outdoor Championships last Wednesday to Saturday in Eugene, Oregon. Three were named Second Team All-Americans and two earned All-America...

Graduate student Lauren Lucas smiles while jogging to first base. Lucas was walked in all four of her plate appearances.

Former Shocker softball player Lauren Lucas makes big-league debut

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 12, 2025

Another former Wichita State athlete has made it to the big leagues. A little over a month after ending her collegiate softball career for the Shockers, Lauren Lucas debuted for the New York Rise on...

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50 years in the making

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 8, 2025

Wichita State track and field’s men’s 4x400-meter relay team is bearing the fruits of its labor in a way the Shockers haven’t since 1975 — a qualification for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.  Despite...

Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch. (File photo)

Charles Koch Arena selected for 2026, 2027 WBIT Semifinals, Finals

Owen Prothro and Taliyah Winn June 5, 2025

Charles Koch Arena was announced as the 2026 and 2027 host of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) semifinals and finals at a Mayor’s Briefing on Thursday morning. “The WBIT is...

(Photo courtesy of Aleesha Oden)

A new queen is crowned

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 2, 2025

Aleesha Oden recently completed what she said was a top-3 moment in her young bowling career. The Wichita State sophomore — and soon-to-be junior — ran through the United States Bowling Congress...

Senior Joakim Genereux passes baton to sophomore Jason Parrish during the men's 4x100 relay at the Shocker Open on May 9. The Shockers won the event with a time of 40.43.

Four Shockers qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at NCAA West Prelims

Mack Smith, Reporter June 1, 2025

Four Wichita State track and field athletes qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships after performances at the NCAA West Preliminaries from Wednesday to Saturday.    In addition, senior Destiny...

WSU head coach Terry Nooner signals the next play to the Shockers. Nooner is in his second season with Wichita State.

Shocker women’s basketball roster completed with two signings

Owen Prothro, Reporter May 23, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball’s roster for the 2025-26 season was finalized on Wednesday, June 11, according to Wichita State Athletics. Junior guards Karys Washington and Azjah Reeves will round...

Senior Mauricio Millan hugs sophomore Kaleb Duncan before they take the field against Memphis. Millan hugged every teammate who started in the 3-1 win on May 17.

Season ends in Clearwater: Shocker baseball eliminated by USF in AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Wichita State baseball’s season has ended after losing two games at the American Athletic Conference Championship. After losing to No. 2-seeded Charlotte, the No. 7-seeded Shockers needed a win against...

Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53, on Oct. 27.

Shocker basketball HC Paul Mills breaks down offseason recruiting

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Throughout Paul Mills’ first two seasons as Wichita State men’s basketball’s head coach, he noticed those at the top of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) standings had two things in common:...

Sophomore Camden Johnson tries to throw a Memphis runner out on May 17. Johnson made a put out and two assists in the 3-1 win.

Shocker baseball suffocated in loss to Charlotte in AAC Championship, faces double-elimination

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2025

Wichita State’s baseball team met a wall against Charlotte in its first game of the American Athletic Conference Championship. Through the first four innings on Tuesday afternoon, the No. 7-seeded...

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