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Jayla Murray pushes through the Tulane defense on Jan. 15. Murray scored 17 points and three rebounds during the game.

Jayla Murray, WSU women’s basketball’s leading scorer and rebounder, enters transfer portal

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 17, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Wichita State women’s basketball is losing its top scorer and rebounder to the transfer portal. Junior forward Jayla Murray announced her intention to enter the portal...

The WSU men's basketball team huddles up to talk to head coach Paul Mills during a short break in play. The game on March 13 was played at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Season’s not over: Men’s basketball to play in NIT

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 16, 2025

When Wichita State men’s basketball lost in the American Athletic Conference quarterfinals on Friday, it was fair to assume that their season was over. Not so fast. The Shockers will participate in...

Freshman Ryley Nihart pitches against North Texas on March 16. Nihart has pitched in three of Wichita State's last four games.

Freshmen pitchers lead softball to series win against North Texas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 16, 2025

In its home weekend series against the University of North Texas, Wichita State softball started freshmen in the circle for all three games. Ryley Nihart and Ava Sliger combined for three quality...

Senior Ronnie DeGray III helps senior Bijan Cortes off the ground after a contested layup from Cortes. DeGray finished with eight defensive rebounds and one offensive rebound in the 83-80 loss against Memphis on March 14.

Men’s basketball’s late-game comeback against Memphis falls short in AAC quarterfinals

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 14, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball’s run through the American Athletic Conference Championship ended in the quarterfinals against the University of Memphis. The No. 8 Shockers tried making a late-game...

Senior Bijan Cortes drives through the South Florida defense for a layup late in the second half on March 13. Cortes finished the game with 20 points and seven assists with no turnovers.

Behind Bijan Cortes’ career day, men’s basketball escapes second round of AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 13, 2025

During the second half of Wichita State men’s basketball’s second-round American Athletic Conference Championship matchup, the Shockers nearly watched a 16-point lead crumble before them. Wichita...

Senior Josh Livingston celebrates hitting a game tying single against Missouri State. Livingston has seven RBIs so far this season for the Shockers.

Baseball drops midweek series to Nebraska with blowout, close loss

Mack Smith, Reporter March 12, 2025

In a two-game midweek matchup against the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Wichita State baseball ended the series in different kinds of losses: a blowout and a close loss.  The Shockers' record dropped...

Freshman outfielder Brookelyn Livanec dances after hitting a leadoff double in the seventh inning on March 2. Livanec later crossed home plate in the inning.

Freshmen step up in Wichita State softball win against Kansas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 12, 2025

Freshman Gabby Scott had never registered a collegiate hit prior to Wichita State’s game against the University of Kansas on Wednesday evening.  With the bases loaded and two outs, Scott came through...

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Men’s basketball recruits second-highest-ranked high school player in Kansas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 11, 2025

The second-best high school player in Kansas announced his commitment to Wichita State on Tuesday night. Noah Hill, a three-star center who plays for Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, will join...

Xavier Bell celebrates after making a 3-point shot against UTSA. Bell scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds on Feb. 12.

Basketball’s Xavier Bell, Corey Washington receive All-AAC honors

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 11, 2025

Senior guard Xavier Bell and junior forward Corey Washington are the latest Wichita State men’s basketball players to receive All-American Athletic Conference regular season honors, the league announced...

Graduate student Ellee Eck tosses her bat after she is walked against South Dakota State University. The Shockers were walked seven times in the 6-4 loss.

Softball swept by conference opponent for the first time since 2015

Mack Smith, Reporter March 11, 2025

For the first time since 2015, the Wichita State softball team was swept by a conference opponent. The Shockers could only put up two total runs in three road games against No. 24 Florida Atlantic University...

WSU Pitching coach Anthony Claggett meets the team on the mound during the game on March 7. The Shockers pitching allowed five runs in the 7-5 win.

Baseball gets brooms out for sweep of Missouri State, claims first series win of season

Mack Smith, Reporter March 11, 2025

Wichita State’s baseball team was able to get their first series win and sweep of the season against Missouri State University from Friday to Sunday. With the home series win against the former Missouri...

Jayla Murray pushes a Tulane defensive player in the first quarter. Murray scored 10 points for the Shockers on March 9.

Women’s basketball season ends with loss in second round of AAC Tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 9, 2025

When Wichita State women’s basketball has found success this year, it hasn’t looked pretty. The poor-shooting Shockers have grinded out wins through defensive intensity and rebounding. On Sunday...

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