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Junior Aaron Arnold throws a pitch against UTSA on April 12. Arnold started on the mound and allowed six runs in 1 1/3 innings.

Baseball gets swept by FAU to extend worst losing streak since 2022

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 19, 2025

Wichita State baseball lost its third consecutive series against an American Athletic Conference opponent over the weekend. The Shockers were swept in three games on the road against FAU. The Shockers,...

Junior Theodora Chantava keeps her eye on the ball before sending it to the visitors court. WSU women’s tennis faced the University of Kentucky Wildcats and secured a big 4-2 win.

Men’s and women’s tennis both fall in second round of AAC Championship

Mack Smith, Reporter April 18, 2025

Both Wichita State tennis teams were able to win their first match of the American Athletic Conference Championship, but both fell in the second round of the tournament. The Shockers’ men’s team...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics and WEAVE)

Men’s basketball snags Power Conference center Will Berg in transfer portal

Owen Prothro and Jacob Unruh April 18, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball signed its first player from a power conference school this offseason on Friday afternoon, according to @WEAVE on X, formerly known as Twitter.  Will Berg, a 7-foot-2...

Graduate student Ellee Eck and junior Taylor Sedlacek wait for more softball players to make it around the diamond after a series of successful hits in the opening inning of the game. The 11-2 win on April 11 was WSU's 11th-straight against the Pirates.

Softball can’t close out sweep again, takes two of three from Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 18, 2025

In a recurring theme for this season, Wichita State softball took the first two games of its weekend series against Tulsa before laying an egg with a chance to close out the sweep. The Shockers have...

Kyle Schluben, Micah Williams, Remington Putter and Joey Wise pose during the College Disc Golf National Championship. The four-day tournament was held in Rock Hill, South Carolina. (Photo courtesy of Remington Putter)

Wichita State disc golf team reflects on national championship experience

Mya Scott, Assistant Editor April 18, 2025

A 34-hour round-trip car ride. That’s what many members of the Wichita State Disc Golf Club’s competitive teams have been preparing for all year long.  And though nearly a full day of travel doesn’t...

Senior center Matej Bošnjak drives into the paint against an Alcorn State defender on Dec. 4. Bošnjak finished with five points in the win.

Men’s basketball’s Croatian big man, Matej Bošnjak, enters transfer portal

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 18, 2025

After one season at Wichita State, men’s basketball’s Croatian big man, Matej Bošnjak, has entered the transfer portal. His entrance into the portal was announced via @VerbalCommits on X, formerly...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics and WEAVE)

Men’s basketball adds Dillon Battie in transfer portal, raids conference opponent

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 17, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball added another player from the transfer portal, this time from an American Athletic Conference opponent. Dillon Battie, a 6-foot-8 freshman forward from Temple, announced...

Freshman Gabby Scott smiles as she returns to her fellow teammates after run ruling the East Carolina Pirates on April 11. Scott secured the Shockers two RBIs.

Mirrored experiences, opposite personalities: High school softball rivals become friends, roommates at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 17, 2025

The first time Gabby Scott faced off at the plate against Ryley Nihart in high school, she hit a home run. After that, Scott began to struggle against the young pitcher whom she would often face because...

Sophomore Tyler Dobbs winds up to throw a pitch on April 12. Dobbs pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed two runs against UTSA.

Wichita State baseball’s pitching implodes in 18-12 loss at Kansas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Wichita State head coach Brian Green used nine pitchers on Tuesday evening against Kansas, six of whom allowed runs. The Shocker pitching staff struggled throughout the game in an 18-12 road loss to the...

Graduate student Ellee Eck prepares to sprint off second base during the game against East Carolina on April 11. Eck scored three times and secured a a pair of hits and an RBI during the game.

Softball’s struggles against top-25 teams continues in loss at No. 22 Oklahoma State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 15, 2025

Wichita State softball’s struggles against nationally ranked opponents continued on Tuesday evening. The Shockers lost to No. 22 Oklahoma State, 10-2, in a five-inning run-rule shortened game. The...

WSU women's javelin throwers huddle up before they begin throwing. Four Shockers finished top 10 in the event over the weekend.

Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Piper Pinnetti, Opinion Editor April 15, 2025

Track and Field Wichita State track and field had a strong showing at the KT Woodman Classic over the weekend, led by multiple athletes earning top American Athletic Conference rankings. Sophomore...

The Wichita State cheer team performs a group routine on Oct. 5. The cheer team also won the Shocktober Fest spirit award at Shocker Madness.

Shocker cheer team wins national championship, greeted by supporters in return to Wichita

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 14, 2025

For six months, Wichita State’s cheer team has perfected a two-minute and 13-second routine — showing up to the Heskett Center four days a week at 5:45 a.m. to practice every tumble and shout. The...

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