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Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly throws down a dunk in the first half against Saint Louis. The Shockers beat the Billikens in Kansas City, 88-63.

WSU men’s basketball rides second half run to blow out Billikens in Kansas City

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 23, 2024

Wichita State fans have a tradition of standing and clapping rhythmically until the opposing team scores its first basket from the field in a half. The Shocker faithful taking up the east side of...

Members of the Wichita State Women's Volleyball team embrace after winning their second consecutive set in their Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat the University of Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball handles Tulsa in three sets, advances to AAC Tournament semifinals

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 22, 2024

After losses against the University of North Texas and the University of Texas at San Antonio to end its regular season, Wichita State volleyball got back on track in the American Athletic Conference...

Eck Stadium, Wichita State's baseball stadium. On Nov. 20, the Kansas Board of Regents approved WSU's request to honor former coach Gene Stephenson in the facility's name.

Gene Stephenson honored in WSU baseball complex name

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 20, 2024

Wichita State’s baseball complex is now known as “Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field at Gene Stephenson Park.” The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) approved a request from Wichita State to honor...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Sixth-year runner gets second wind at Wichita State

Evan Tong, Videographer November 20, 2024

A master’s degree was not in the cards for graduate student Adam Rzentkowski when he earned a scholarship to run for Central Michigan University. “When I first started college, I just wanted to...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow dribbles the ball on offense against Oklahoma on Nov. 19. Wichita State lost the game against the ranked opponent, 79-49.

Women’s basketball shows fight but ultimately gets blown out by #9 Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 19, 2024

The University of Oklahoma’s head women’s basketball coach, Jennie Baranczyk, frequently yelled, “This is not JV,” at the referees during the team’s game against Wichita State on Tuesday...

Junior forward Corey Washington shoots a go-ahead 3-pointer against Monmouth in the second half. Washington's shot would prove to be the game-winner on Nov. 18.

Corey Washington’s late scores send men’s basketball past Monmouth

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 18, 2024

For the second consecutive game, heroics from junior forward Corey Washington were essential to giving Wichita State men’s basketball a win. Tied at 59 with Monmouth University with less than...

Junior Cesar Ramirez runs toward the finish line during the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Park. Ramirez finished 11th in the race, and scored nine points toward the Wichita State total.

Cesar Ramirez continues a family legacy of running

Mack Smith, Reporter November 18, 2024

Redshirt junior Cesar Ramirez competes in cross country and track and field for Wichita State — but he’s not the only decorated runner in his family. His second uncle, Aaron Ramirez, ran the 10,000...

Junior Katie Galligan dives for the ball as it goes through freshman Gracie Morrow's hands on Nov. 17. Wichita State volleyball fell to UTSA, 3-1.

Volleyball upset by UTSA despite Stout career-high on senior day

Evan Tong, Reporter November 17, 2024

Wichita State volleyball’s seniors Sarah Barham, Annalie Heliste, Morgan Stout and Izzi Strand took the last serves of their regular season careers at Charles Koch Arena on Sunday afternoon against...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson inbounds the ball against the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota on Nov. 16. WSU won against St. Thomas, 69-64.

Women’s basketball avoids three-game losing streak with win against St. Thomas

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor November 16, 2024

In its first-ever meeting against the University of St. Thomas – Minnesota (UST), Wichita State women’s basketball narrowly defeated the Tommies on Saturday afternoon, 69-64. With the win, the Shockers...

Senior middle blocker Morgan Stout hits the ball over the net during the fourth set against UNC on Sept. 20.

Volleyball wins on the stat sheet but not on the court against North Texas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 15, 2024

In the end, the University of North Texas needed a win more than Wichita State did. It showed on the volleyball court, as the Mean Green beat the Shockers, 3-2 on Friday evening (22-25), (25-23), (26-24),...

Senior Sarah Bertry runs during the JK Gold Classic race on Sept. 7. Bertry took sixth overall, and scored WSU six points in her first uniformed meet in two years.

Cross country sets personal bests at season-ending NCAA Midwest Regional

Mack Smith, Reporter November 15, 2024

The Wichita State cross country team ran at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Friday afternoon in Peoria, Illinois. The women's team competed first in a 6K, finishing 24th of 33 teams. Senior Sarah Bertry...

Senior guard Xavier Bell jumps for a layup past Northern Iowa defenders on Nov. 14. The Shockers went on to claim victory over the Panthers, 79-73.

Men’s basketball earns scrappy win against old rival Northern Iowa

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor November 14, 2024

For the seven years since Wichita State departed the Missouri Valley Conference, the Shockers and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) were knotted at 28 wins apiece in their all-time series. That...

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