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Infielder Jack Little slides to third base during a game on March 26, 2023.

Freshman Tyler Dobbs wins first game on the mound against Oral Roberts

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 1, 2024

Stepping on the mound in the second inning of Wichita State’s baseball game at Oral Roberts, freshman Tyler Dobbs earned his first collegiate win on Wednesday. Dobbs pitched five scoreless innings, gave...

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Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed in sports this weekend

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 1, 2024

Men’s tennis The Wichita State men’s tennis team lost to both Drake and No. 23 Oklahoma State University over the weekend.  The Shockers lost to Drake on Friday, 5-2, and were swept by Oklahoma...

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Women’s golf starts spring season with a top-10 finish in Rio Verde Invitational

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 29, 2024

Women’s golf competed in the Rio Verde Invitational, hosted by Western Michigan University over the weekend. The Shockers placed ninth overall out of 20 schools to kick off its spring season, shooting...

Followed by her teammates, freshman Salese Blow slams her hands on the table after making a 3-point buzzer shot to send the Shockers into overtime against SMU.

Women’s basketball drop game in overtime against Southern Methodist University

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 28, 2024

After a thrilling 3-point basket from freshman Salese Blow at the buzzer that sent the game into overtime, the Wichita State women’s basketball ultimately fell to Southern Methodist University on Wednesday...

Bijan Cortes jumps to pass the ball to a teammate during the first half of the Feb. 21 game against Tulsa.

No blown lead this time: men’s basketball holds on for win vs UAB

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 28, 2024

Much of the second half of the Wichita State men’s basketball team’s game against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) felt like deja vu to the numerous times this season when the Shockers...

Sophomore infielder Sami Hood throws the ball to first base to get an out during the Oct. 8 game against South Dakota State.

Softball goes 4-1 in Razorback Invitational, beats another ranked opponent

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 27, 2024

The Wichita State softball team competed in the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, over the weekend. The Shockers went 4-1 during the three-day event and secured a win against No. 15 University...

Freshman guard Salese Blow drives to the basket during the first half of the game against East Carolina on Feb. 5.

Charlotte crushes women’s basketball in 26-point victory

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

In its third meeting in program history, Wichita State women’s basketball lost against Charlotte, 74-48. The conference newcomer outscored the Shockers in the first quarter and never looked back.  After...

Freshman Hannah Glennen runs in sprints on Jan. 27 during the Wilson Invitational.

Three Shockers win AAC track and field Championship titles; Wichita State finishes fifth

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2024

Three Shockers won event titles in the track and field American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, over the weekend. Junior Brady Palen won the high jump on the men’s...

Mike Kennedy smiles as he sits at the press bench on Feb. 21.

Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy reveals cancer diagnosis, receives ‘heartwarming’ support

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

After not missing a game since 1980, Mike Kennedy, the “Voice of the Shockers,” released a statement earlier this month, saying he would miss two men’s basketball games. In the statement, Kennedy...

Ronnie DeGray III holds onto the ball as he collides with the Tulsa defense on Feb. 21.

Another 10-point lead squandered; men’s basketball loses vs Temple in overtime

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A 10-point halftime lead led to a nervy second half and overtime and in the end, Wichita State men’s basketball came up short at home on Sunday afternoon against Temple, 72-66. The Shockers dropped...

Womens bowling head coach Holly Harris talks to players during practice. Harris, a former player, has coached for the team for four years.

‘I couldn’t be more excited’: Women’s bowling prepares for NCAA jump

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 23, 2024

When Holly Harris, head coach for the women’s bowling team, got a call from Athletic Director Kevin Saal saying that women’s bowling would become a varsity sport for Wichita State, she began to...

Sen. Roger Marshall talks to the Wichita State womens basketball team on Feb. 19.

Sen. Roger Marshall visits Wichita State women’s basketball, gives words of advice

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

In the Charles Koch Arena practice gym, the Wichita State women’s basketball team gathered around to hear some words of advice from Sen. Roger Marshall.  Marshall said he has played basketball since...

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