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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...

Fifth year guard AJ McGinnis shoots a 3-pointer on Dec. 29. McGinnis connected on three of his five shots from deep.

Men’s basketball’s AJ McGinnis adds name to transfer portal

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor April 14, 2025

Another surprise name from Wichita State men’s basketball entered the transfer portal on Monday afternoon. According to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, from Verbal Commits, fifth-year guard...

Senior Mauricio Millan writes in the turf before the game on April 12. Millan has started every game this season after missing the first 11 due to injury.

Baseball swept by UTSA after pitching fails on Saturday, bats fall cold on Sunday

Evan Tong, Reporter April 13, 2025

Wichita State faced UTSA, the leader of the American Athletic Conference, over the weekend, falling to the Roadrunners in a sweep at Eck Stadium. After the series loss, the Shockers fell to 12-23...

Graduate student Lauren Lucas returns to hugs and congratulations after scoring the first home run of the game against East Carolina on April 11. The Shockers won, 11-2.

Softball offense leads to series win against East Carolina

Jayden Woods, Reporter April 13, 2025

Wichita State softball continued its dominance against East Carolina over the weekend, taking two of three games in a home series that had a little bit of everything — a run rule to begin the series,...

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