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Junior forward Corey Washington loses control of the ball in the first half against East Carolina. Washington scored 19 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in the Jan. 18 game.

Men’s basketball swallowed in second half at Tulsa

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 26, 2025

After trailing by one at halftime, Wichita State men’s basketball failed to make a shot from the floor for the first four minutes during the second half of its game against the University of Tulsa.  The...

Freshman Amir Milushev returns the ball during Wichita State's tennis match against Drake on Jan. 26. Milushev picked up a singles win during Wichita State's sweep.

Men’s tennis wins decisively in regular season home debut

Evan Tong, Reporter January 26, 2025

Wichita State men’s tennis played its first home matches of the year at Genesis Health Clubs on Rock Road on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. The Shockers won decisively in both matches, notching...

UAB players surround Wichita State forward Ornella Niankan during their Jan. 25 game. The Shockers dropped their matchup against the Blazers in overtime, 76-73.

Despite furious late-game comeback, women’s basketball falls short in overtime against UAB

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 25, 2025

For the second straight year, fans at Wichita State women’s basketball’s annual pink out game for cancer awareness were treated to a thrilling overtime matchup — and for the second straight year,...

Junior forward Corey Washington lays after a fall in the second half. Washington scored 19 points and 18 rebounds against the East Carolina Pirates.

Late-game collapse dooms men’s basketball’s upset bid against No. 24 Memphis

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 23, 2025

Wichita State led for a majority of the game against the No. 24 University of Memphis, but a late-game offensive drought ruined the Shockers’ road upset bid. On Thursday night, the Tigers scratched...

Kristi Bredbenner, the Wichita State head softball coach, speaks during the Nov. 17 press conference announcing Athletes Unlimited's commitment to Wilkins Stadium.

WSU softball first in AAC preseason coaches poll

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 23, 2025

With a little more than two weeks before the 2025 softball season begins, the American Athletic Conference (AAC) released its softball preseason poll on Thursday morning. The poll is voted on by the coaches. Wichita...

Sophomore Theodora Chantava gets ready to serve for a match against the University of Tulsa. Chantava's singles match was left unfinished on April 8, 2024.

‘That little bit of extra work’: WSU women’s tennis team looks to serve opponents in upcoming spring season

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 22, 2025

Going into his 15th season as head coach of Wichita State’s women’s tennis team, Colin Foster said the team is “farther along than we normally are at this point of the preseason.” Foster said...

Senior center Quincy Ballard reaches to gain possession of the ball in the first half. Ballard scored 11 points and 10 rebounds in the Jan. 18 game against East Carolina University.

Buzzer-beater sinks Wichita State in thriller against East Carolina

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 18, 2025

With seven seconds left in the game, Wichita State’s men’s basketball’s senior center Quincy Ballard threw home a slam to tie its game against East Carolina University (ECU). Then, the Pirates'...

Taylor Jameson shouts to her teammates as she runs down the court in the third quarter of the Jan. 15 game against Tulane University. Jameson made one rebound and three assists in the game.

Shockers blasted by North Texas, losing streak expands to four games

Mack Smith, Reporter January 18, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball was bested in its game with the University of North Texas (UNT) on Saturday afternoon.  The Shockers lost on the road, 80-58. The Mean Green's record improved to...

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

Women’s basketball just one step behind Tulane in loss

Evan Tong, Reporter January 15, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball continued its lackluster start in conference play against Tulane University on Wednesday night in Charles Koch Arena. After two double-digit losses against American...

Corey Washington and Matej Bošnjak attempt to block a Charlotte layup on Jan. 14. Wichita State won, 68-59, on Tuesday night.

Men’s basketball delivers first conference win, snaps three-game losing streak

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 14, 2025

After a three-game losing streak to begin American Athletic Conference (AAC) play, Wichita State men’s basketball delivered a much-needed win in Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday night. The Shockers...

Fifth-year guard AJ McGinnis and sophomore guard Joy Ighovodja talk after the Dec. 29 game against Friends. McGinnis and Ighovodja combined for 12 points.

Men’s basketball suffers third straight conference loss, drops to AAC basement

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 11, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball came into Saturday afternoon’s game against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) looking to win their first conference game and avoid allowing 91 points on defense...

The Wichita State women's basketball team takes a moment with each other before their game against South Florida on Jan. 8. Wichita State eventually lost to the Bulls.

Women’s basketball falls to Roadrunners after slow start, second-quarter slump

Ananda Smith, Reporter January 11, 2025

For the second straight game against a top-ranked conference opponent, a slow start cost Wichita State women’s basketball a win on Saturday afternoon, 69-51, against the University of Texas at San Antonio...

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