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Senior Cleanthony Early gives a speech prior to the WSU NCCU game Sunday night inside Charles Koch Arena.The Shockers went on to improve their undefeated record to 12-0 as they defeated North Carolina Central with a score of 77-66. Early got his first double-double of the season with 16 points and ten rebounds.

Men’s basketball improve school record to 12-0

Sports Editor • December 24, 2013

Junior Tekele Cotton drives to the paint as the Shockers improve to an undefeated record of 12-0 as they defeated North Carolina Central with a score of 77-66 Sunday evening inside the Charles Koch Arena. Cotton finished the game with six points and three rebounds.

Lady Shockers rise above the Phoenix for sixth straight victory

Sports Reporter • December 16, 2013

The Lady Shockers, riding a five game win streak, traveled into the Kress Events Center, Sunday afternoon to take on Wisconsin-Green Bay.Junior guard Jamillah Bonner scored 16 points, junior forward ...

Junior Darius Carter goes up for a jump shot as Wichita State defeated Tennessee 70-61 at the INTRUST Bank Arena Saturday afternoon. Carter had a honorable game, scoring 11 points and 14 rebounds during the second Shocker double-double of the season.

Wichita State topples Tennessee, creates school record

Sports Reporter • December 14, 2013

Sophmore Fred VanVleet dives after the loose ball during the Wichita State vs. Tennessee game Saturday afternoon at the INTRUST Bank Arena. The Shockers went on to win 70-61. VanVleet finished the game with eight points and two rebounds.

Junior Jamillah Bonner drives towards the basket as the Shockers beat Arkansas State Red Wolves 66-47 Thursday night inside Charles Koch Arena.  Bonner had a career high of 17 points.

Lady Shockers dance with Red Wolves, improve to 6-2 record

Sports Reporter • December 13, 2013

The Lady Shockers won their fifth straight game Thursday at Koch Arena against Arkansas State 66-47. The victory improved Wichita State to 6-2 and dropped the Red Wolves to 4-5 on the season.Junior guard...

Volleyball team falls to Jayhawks in NCAA Tournament

Sports Editor • December 10, 2013

Shocker volleyball traveled to Lawrence on Friday to compete in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.In the first round, the Shockers were scheduled to play against the Kansas Jayhawks in the Allen Fieldhouse....

Shockers soar over Golden Eagles, move to 9-0

Sports Editor • December 10, 2013

Solid team effort on offense and defense helped the Shocker men’s basketball team defeat Oral Roberts 71-58 and remain undefeated.Struggling offensively in the first half, the Shockers shot for 22 percent...

Baseball under internal review after discovery of improper benefits

Sports Editor • December 4, 2013

Over the summer, the Shocker baseball program had many changes to its program, including the replacement of head coach Gene Stephenson with Todd Butler.During that coaching transition, it was identified...

Men’s basketball team moves up in rank

Sports Reporter • December 4, 2013

The Wichita State men’s basketball team has been getting a lot of looks from around the nation with its current undefeated season following its NCAA Final Four appearance last year.The Shockers started...

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...

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