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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Mack Smith, Reporter September 25, 2024

Women's tennis  The Wichita State women’s tennis team kicked off its fall season with matches against Iowa State University, Kansas State University and the University of South Florida over the weekend. The...

The Wichita State pickleball courts on Sept. 11, 2023.

Location for new pickleball courts changed to preserve trees, prevent disruptions

Mack Smith, Reporter September 23, 2024

The Wichita State pickleball courts are still moving from their current location next to Wilkins Stadium and the Heskett Center but now to a slightly different space in an attempt to prevent disruptions...

Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford attempts a kill on Saturday afternoon against Omaha. The Shockers won a tight matchup, 3-2, as Wilford had 11 kills.

Volleyball ends Shocker Classic with ‘dog fight’ win against Omaha

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2024

Wichita State volleyball was on the brink of losing its home Shocker Volleyball Classic tournament, but came back in thrilling fashion with big rallies in the third and fifth sets. The Shockers...

Emerson Wilford digs the ball in a rally against Northern Colorado. Following the Sept. 20 game, Wilford has 82 digs for the season.

Volleyball loses in tight contest against Northern Colorado

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 20, 2024

A .146 hitting percentage and 30 attack errors by Wichita State volleyball led to a loss in a tightly-contested matchup against the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) on Friday night. The Shockers...

Redshirt freshman Alyssa Gonzales and fifth-year Izzi Strand talk between points, while fifth-year Sarah Barham and junior Emerson Wilford prepare for a serve against Cal Poly. Wichita State won on Thursday night in comeback fashion, 3-2.

Volleyball comes from behind to beat Cal Poly in first game of Shocker Classic

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Redshirt freshman outside hitter Alyssa Gonzales’ team high 12 kills and .357 hitting percentage helped Wichita State volleyball eke out a comeback win over California Polytechnic State University (Cal...

Wichita State volleyball head coach Chris Lamb runs practice on Sept. 18. Lamb said he gives the volleyball team a more difficult schedule for their development and RPI at the expense of winning less games.

‘Feel-good’ vs. ‘get-good’: Why volleyball’s scheduling philosophy prioritizes learning over winning

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

Before the season began, Wichita State volleyball had the Lipscomb LUV Invitational tournament scheduled, but there was one problem: the other teams refused to play against the Shockers. As a result,...

(Photo courtesy of Dre Kindell)

JUCO national champion commits to men’s basketball

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

A junior college national champion will join the Wichita State men’s basketball team next season. Dre Kindell, a guard who came off the bench for the National Junior College Athletic Association...

The men's basketball team plays a scrimmage match during practice on Sept. 17. The team played in three teams: red, blue and black.

PHOTOS: Men’s basketball open practice

Kristy Mace and Evan Tong September 18, 2024

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‘A-plus game from tee to green’: Wichita State golfer looks to fall season after amateur championship victory

Baylor Henry, Reporter September 17, 2024

Wichita State senior Michael Winslow defeated the University of Kansas’ golfer Will King to earn the title of 2024 Kansas Amateur at this summer’s tournament. This was Winslow’s first win since...

Shovels remain in the dirt next to Wilkins Stadium after university officials broke ground on the new project on Saturday morning. The $9.65 million stadium renovations will add an indoor practice facility, a team operations building and improvements to the fan experience.

Ground broken in ceremony for Wilkins Stadium renovations

Evan Tong, Reporter September 14, 2024

Surrounded by alumni, team officials, and faculty, university members broke ground on Wilkins Stadium renovations on Saturday morning. Brad Pittman, athletic director for athletic facilities, said the...

Fifth-year middle blocker Sarah Barham and junior outside hitter Brooklyn Leggett attempt a block against Kansas State on Aug. 24.

Volleyball goes winless against weekend Nebraska Classic gauntlet

Jacob Unruh September 14, 2024

Volleyball faced two ranked opponents and another strong foe in a weekend tournament hosted in one of the best volleyball stadiums in the country, taking only one set from three games. After the losses...

(Courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Mills lands sought-after prospect in first men’s basketball signing of 2025 class

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor September 12, 2024

Wichita State basketball’s 2025 recruiting class got its first verbal commitment on Wednesday night. Three-star guard Tyrus Rathan-Mayes announced his commitment to the Shockers on social media. Rathan-Mayes,...

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