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In April, WSU Director of Athletics Kevin Saal speaks to Student Senate members about the academic success of student athletes and survey results of the student athlete experience. Saal was joined on the Wednesday night meeting by Clayton Stoldt, the associate dean of applied studies.

Amid transfer departures, Wichita State athletic director asks for additional $1 million in NIL funding

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

In the past week, Wichita State lost its two returning men’s basketball starting players, junior Corey Washington and senior Quincy Ballard, to the transfer portal. On Tuesday afternoon, WSU’s Athletic...

Sophomore Kaleb Duncan slaps the outfield wall in frustration after a home run. The Shockers fell to the Wildcats, 13-10, on April 2.

New season, same fate: Baseball’s comeback attempt falls short against No. 22 Kansas State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2025

The two times Wichita State and Kansas State’s baseball teams met last season, the Shockers took an early lead, but the Wildcats stole the win each time.  WSU met the same fate in its Wednesday...

Members of the media team who worked during the 2025 March Madness Wichita Regional stand at mid court in INTRUST Bank Arena. (Photo courtesy of Mike Ross)

How Wichita State students, faculty helped run college basketball’s biggest tournament

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 2, 2025

Men’s March Madness returned to Wichita for the first time since 2018 on March 20 and 22 at INTRUST Bank Arena. With it, Wichita State faculty and students came together behind the scenes to ensure everything...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics / On3 Sports)

Men’s basketball lands first transfer: Defense-first forward Karon Boyd

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor April 2, 2025

A defensive stalwart is coming to Wichita State men’s basketball next year. Junior forward Karon Boyd committed to Wichita State from the transfer portal on Wednesday morning, according to a post...

Corey Washington yells after a play in the second half on Jan. 29. Washington scored 11 points in his 24 minutes against North Texas.

Men’s basketball’s Corey Washington enters transfer portal

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 1, 2025

Junior forward Corey Washington announced Tuesday that he’s entering the transfer portal according to a post by @jeffborzello via X, formerly known as Twitter. Washington is the third Wichita State men’s...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

‘Look good, play good’: Wichita State track and field jumper starts his own fashion brand

Mya Scott, Assistant Arts Editor March 31, 2025

In downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, a boy was inspired by those around him as they taught him to be the best version of himself he could be. He learned that the better he dressed, the better he seemed to feel...

Junior Taylor Sedlacek swings to bat the ball during a game against South Florida on March 28.

Defensive lapses, late-game collapse leaves softball with series tie against South Florida

Jayden Woods, Reporter March 30, 2025

Wichita State softball split its weekend series against the University of South Florida, finishing 1-1 after Sunday's game ended in a rare tie.  The Shockers' offense was productive throughout...

Sophomore Kaleb Duncan greets senior Logan Kreske after Kreske hit a RBI groundout on March 28. Kreske has seven RBIs this year, after not having any last year.

Baseball ends three-game losing streak with series win against UAB

Evan Tong, Reporter March 30, 2025

In the first home matchup on the conference schedule this season, Wichita State baseball ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 series victory against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The...

Junior Taylor Sedlacek and senior Camryn Compton hug after Sedlacek scores a run. Wichita State softball lost to No. 2 Oklahoma, 19-16, on March 26 at Wilkins Stadium.

Wichita State sets record-breaking attendance, record-breaking scoring in 19-16 loss against Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

The most fans in attendance at Wilkins Stadium in its history were treated to what may be the craziest game the stadium has ever seen on Wednesday night. Wichita State battled No. 2 University of Oklahoma...

Photo courtesy of Bryan Chavez / Wichita State Athletics

How Wichita State women’s bowling pulled off improbable comeback to win conference tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Aleesha Oden stepped up to bowl the 10th and final frame of the final game of the Wichita State women’s bowling championship match tiebreaker against Jacksonville State University.  Bowl two straight...

Senior Mason Munz jumps on the mound after not getting a strike call against Louisiana Tech. Munz walked two batters against the Bulldogs.

Baseball falls to Oklahoma State, extends losing streak against teams from Oklahoma

Mack Smith, Reporter March 25, 2025

Wichita State baseball lost its eighth straight game to teams from Oklahoma with a 9-5 loss on the road against Oklahoma State University on Tuesday. The Shockers' record dropped to 8-16 with the defeat,...

Senior Camryn Compton swings late during the game on Saturday, Oct. 5 against Southern Nazarene. The Shockers dominated the Thunder Cats, finishing with a blowout score of 18-1.

Camryn Compton’s two-run shot helps lift softball past Central Arkansas

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2025

Trailing by a run in the fourth inning against the University of Central Arkansas, Wichita State softball senior Camryn Compton stepped up to the plate with two outs and a runner on first base. She then...

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