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Shocker softball splits doubleheader with Butler

Sports Reporter October 11, 2012

Katie Armagost managed to settle down and find her rhythm after allowing a single, hitting a batter, and then walking a batter to load the bases early in the game. Armagost went on to pitch six-consecutive...

Mistakes aplenty for Shockers in game five of FWS

Sports Reporter October 10, 2012

Wichita State baseball assistant coach Jim Thomas knew right away what stuck out to him the most when the Shockers’ scrimmage ended. So much so that all he could do was smile. “Too many errors. We...

Shocker women’s tennis wins four MVC titles

Sports Reporter October 8, 2012

Four out of the 10 championship matches Sunday at the Missouri Valley Conference Women’s Tennis Individual Championship were claimed by Wichita State. The closest teams to WSU were Southern Illinois...

Defensive struggles abound for Shockers

Sports Reporter October 8, 2012

The way the Wichita State softball team struggled defensively Saturday night in its doubleheader served as a reminder that the team still has a lot of work to do before the regular season begins. Thanks...

Senior Jackie Church celebrates during the Shockers Aug. 31 game against BYU.

Volleyball defeats Sooners in Norman

Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2012

The Wichita State volleyball team defeated the University of Oklahoma 3-1 on Wednesday in Norman, Okla. Scores were 25-21, 25-21, 22-25 and 25-14. The Shockers have defeated Oklahoma in five of their last...

A memorial for the WSU football team plane crash was hosted Tuesday morning to remember the tragic accident that befallin the team more than few decade ago.

Sports in Brief – Oct. 3

Editor-in-Chief October 3, 2012

Volleyball travels to Oklahoma tonight The Wichita State volleyball team travels to Norman, Okla., tonight to take on the University of Oklahoma at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on Kansas 22 and broadcast...

WSU baseball plays scrimmage in Eck Stadium Tuesday to prepare for the Fall World Series.

Offenses ignite in FWS game two

Sports Reporter October 3, 2012

While the whole team and the coaching staff eagerly waited to watch both of their freshmen pitchers take the mound, the pitchers approached it like it was just a normal day. Austin Sanders and Garrett...

Volleyball splits weekend matchups

Sports Editor October 1, 2012

The Wichita State volleyball team started its weekend road matches on a high note with a 3-1 win over Bradley. The Shockers relied on a career match from setter Chelsey Feekin to win 20-25, 25-13, 25-16...

Softball begins fall schedule by splitting games against Pitt. St, Johnson County

Editor-in-Chief October 1, 2012

Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner knew it wasn’t going to be a quick fix. Her first season leading the Shockers netted only 15 wins to go along with 40 losses, but there is plenty of reason...

Shocker softball opens up fall schedule with doubleheader this weekend

Sports Reporter September 27, 2012

Wichita State softball coach Kristi Bredbenner will get the chance to find out a little more about her team this weekend. The Shockers begin their fall schedule this weekend with a game against Pittsburg...

Volleyball set to take on Bradley and UNI

Sports Editor September 26, 2012

The Wichita State volleyball team has started out the Missouri Valley Conference season on a high note. The Shockers currently hold a 3-1 record in the Valley with wins over Drake, Evansville and Southern...

Weekly cricket matches bring students, faculty together

Staff Reporter September 26, 2012

Faculty and student relationships rarely leave the classroom, but the game of cricket has the potential to change this status quo. On Saturday morning, rain or shine, faculty and students meet at Plainview...

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