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Harlond Beverly jumps as he attempts a layup during the first half of the Feb. 21 game against the University of Tulsa. Beverly scored eight points in the game.

Men’s basketball return to winning ways against Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball team played strong defense and scored at the rim repeatedly en route to a 79-63 win against the University of Tulsa on Wednesday night in front of a home crowd. The...

DJ McCarty runs down the court after getting possession of the ball in the first quarter of the the Nov. 1 game against MSSU.

DJ McCarty’s career night aids women’s basketball in victory over Tulsa

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Senior guard DJ McCarty had the best performance of her career and led the Wichita State women’s basketball team to victory against Tulsa on Saturday, 74-65.  The Shockers are now 8-18 this season...

Jeniah Thompson looks around the court for a teammate to pass the ball to on Dec. 1.

Senior basketball player looks to utilize her year of eligibility following graduation

Lydia Steeby, Reporter February 21, 2024

Sports have played an important role in Jeniah Thompson’s college career and throughout her life.  “My siblings used to play sports when I was younger,” Thompson said. “Sports have always just...

The Shockers stand together as they watch teammate Colby Rogers shoot two shots at the free throw line.

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue in loss at Charlotte

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 20, 2024

Wichita State’s men’s basketball team never led or tied the game during their 72-61 loss on the road against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Sunday.  The Shockers are now 10-16...

Sophomore infielder Siera Hoekstra gets a ground ball during warm-up before an exhibition game against South Dakota State on Oct. 8.

Softball beats ranked team, goes 1-2 in Puerto Vallarta Challenge

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 20, 2024

Wichita State’s softball team took on some of the best teams in the nation in Mexico from Wednesday, Feb. 14 to Friday, Feb. 16, in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge. The Shockers went 1-2 during the event. Wichita...

Joy Ighovodja runs past the UTSA defense during the second half of their game on Feb. 7.

Double-digit halftime deficit results in loss at East Carolina for men’s basketball

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 20, 2024

An 11-point halftime deficit proved too much to overcome for the Wichita State men’s basketball team as they lost on the road on Thursday against East Carolina University (ECU), 68-55. The loss means...

Destiny Masters does a practice jump at Wilson Invitational on Jan. 25.

Track and field’s Destiny Masters motivated to place at nationals

Taliyah Winn, Assistant News Editor February 19, 2024

Track and field redshirt junior Destiny Masters draws motivation from setting goals, and this year her goal is to place in the top three at the NCAA nationals. “I know that's where I want to be,”...

Photo courtesy of Nick Flynn / Wichita State Athletics

Meet Caden Favors, the senior leader for Wichita State baseball

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 19, 2024

Towering at 6-foot-3-inches, Caden Favors is a goal-driven, soft-spoken student who gets right to the point. On the field, the senior left-handed pitcher shows his true colors as a competitor and leader. “When...

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Behind the scenes of sports content creation at Wichita State

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 18, 2024

Willie Schwanke, the senior content producer at Wichita State, is the creative force behind the hype videos that play before and during the Shockers’ home sporting events that aim to excite the crowd.  Along...

The Wichita State Volleyball team puts the WSU hand sign into the air to celebrate their win versus Drake University that put them into the Fab Four of the NIVT on December 6.

No NCAA, no problem: Volleyball reflects on NIVC Championship

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 16, 2024

At the start of the season, Wichita State volleyball redshirt junior Morgan Stout had doubts about her team making it to any sort of postseason, but as the season went on, she started putting the team...

Evan Kruse attempts to send the ball past Zach Oakley during the recreational mens volleyball teams practice on Jan. 30.

Men’s recreational volleyball team sees rise in interest following pandemic restrictions

Jennifer Anima, Reporter February 15, 2024

There has been a rise in interest in men’s volleyball teams around the country, and it has reached Wichita State within the last four years as they began to rebuild the recreational team on campus...

Redshirt sophomore Jayla Murray attempts to put back a rebound against East Carolina on Feb 4.

Women’s basketball bullied by South Florida

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2024

By the end of the first quarter of the Wichita State women’s basketball team’s matchup against South Florida on Tuesday night, the game was functionally over. The Bulls ran out to a staggering 25-6...

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