Skip to Main Content
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Shockers finally get by VCU with a big road victory

Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2012

The third time proved to be the charm, and Malcolm Armstead’s shot with 3.8 seconds to play was the difference.  The Wichita State men’s basketball team defeated Virginia Commonwealth 53-51 on Nov....

Wichita State's Ehimen Orukpe gets a dunk against North Carolina Central on Nov. 10.

Shockers shoot down Eagles in season opener

Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2012

The pressure got to the Shockers—at least early on. Aggressive defense by visiting North Carolina Central in the first half of Saturday’s season opener wasn’t something Wichita State was expecting....

Shockers defeat Missouri State, Field matches career high

Shockers defeat Missouri State, Field matches career high

Staff Reporter November 12, 2012

After coming off a loss to Illinois State, the Shockers defeated the Missouri State Bears 3-1 in a four set match with scores of 25-23, 23-25, 25-17 and 25-17. “In the last four matches, they went 4-0...

Sports Shorts – Nov. 12

November 12, 2012

Tigers claw way past Shocker women in season opener   The Wichita State women’s basketball team opened its season with a 72-70 loss at Louisiana State on Sunday.  WSU (0-1) led 61-60 with 3:34 to play...

Carl Hall rocks new eyewear

Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2012

Senior Carl Hall is rocking some new glasses this year, and he’s not fond of them.  Despite the grumbles, Hall is wearing protective goggles during games. They serve to both keep his eyes safe and to...

Shockers to open regular season on Saturday against NC Central

Editor-in-Chief November 8, 2012

Playtime is over.  The Wichita State men’s basketball team opens its regular season on Saturday against North Carolina Central, the first of 16 games to be played in Koch Arena this year.  Tipoff is...

Gorillas can’t handle Shockers in exhibition

Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2012

The Wichita State men’s basketball team had little trouble handling Pittsburg State on the court in its 100-56 exhibition win on Monday.  Getting to the court was a different story.  “I had several...

WSU Women's Basketball plays again Central Oklahoma Sunday at Charles Koch Arena.

Shockers pound UCO despite sloppy play

Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2012

The outcome—a 69-33 exhibition win over visiting Central Oklahoma on Sunday—wasn’t the issue.  Wichita State women’s basketball coach Jody Adams was unhappy with her team’s effort and execution....

Sports in Brief – Nov. 5

November 5, 2012

Wichita State volleyball team struggles on the road   The Wichita State volleyball team lost on the road to Illinois State Saturday, 3-1.  Scores were 17-25, 25-17, 22-25 and 16-25.  The loss followed...

Men’s basketball picked fourth in MVC, women second

Editor-in-Chief November 1, 2012

MEN’S BASKETBALL As expected, Creighton has been picked to win the Missouri Valley Conference men’s basketball title.  The preseason Valley polls were released on Tuesday with Wichita State being...

Lady Shockers clobber Bison in exhibition opener

Sports Reporter October 29, 2012

The Wichita State women’s basketball team made a statement Sunday with an 88-47 victory in its first exhibition game against Harding University.  Each of WSU’s players contributed double-digit minutes...

Shocker volleyball rallies to sweep Bradley

Editor-in-Chief October 29, 2012

If the Wichita State volleyball team did its pregame homework, it didn’t show until late in the first set against Bradley on Saturday.  WSU (17-6, 10-3 Missouri Valley Conference) swept the Braves,...

Load More Stories