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Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 12, 2022 during a men's basketball game against Tulane. Men's and women's basketball and volleyball play home games in Charles Koch. (File photo)

Charles Koch Arena selected for 2026, 2027 WBIT Semifinals, Finals

Owen Prothro and Taliyah Winn June 5, 2025

Charles Koch Arena was announced as the 2026 and 2027 host of the Women’s Basketball Invitational Tournament (WBIT) semifinals and finals at a Mayor’s Briefing on Thursday morning. “The WBIT is...

(Photo courtesy of Aleesha Oden)

A new queen is crowned

Owen Prothro, Reporter June 2, 2025

Aleesha Oden recently completed what she said was a top-3 moment in her young bowling career. The Wichita State sophomore — and soon-to-be junior — ran through the United States Bowling Congress...

Senior Joakim Genereux passes baton to sophomore Jason Parrish during the men's 4x100 relay at the Shocker Open on May 9. The Shockers won the event with a time of 40.43.

Four Shockers qualify for NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships at NCAA West Prelims

Mack Smith, Reporter June 1, 2025

Four Wichita State track and field athletes qualified for the NCAA Outdoor Championships after performances at the NCAA West Preliminaries from Wednesday to Saturday.    In addition, senior Destiny...

WSU head coach Terry Nooner signals the next play to the Shockers. Nooner is in his second season with Wichita State.

Shocker women’s basketball roster completed with two signings

Owen Prothro, Reporter May 23, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball’s roster for the 2025-26 season was finalized on Wednesday, June 11, according to Wichita State Athletics. Junior guards Karys Washington and Azjah Reeves will round...

Senior Mauricio Millan hugs sophomore Kaleb Duncan before they take the field against Memphis. Millan hugged every teammate who started in the 3-1 win on May 17.

Season ends in Clearwater: Shocker baseball eliminated by USF in AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Wichita State baseball’s season has ended after losing two games at the American Athletic Conference Championship. After losing to No. 2-seeded Charlotte, the No. 7-seeded Shockers needed a win against...

Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53, on Oct. 27.

Shocker basketball HC Paul Mills breaks down offseason recruiting

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 21, 2025

Throughout Paul Mills’ first two seasons as Wichita State men’s basketball’s head coach, he noticed those at the top of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) standings had two things in common:...

Sophomore Camden Johnson tries to throw a Memphis runner out on May 17. Johnson made a put out and two assists in the 3-1 win.

Shocker baseball suffocated in loss to Charlotte in AAC Championship, faces double-elimination

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 20, 2025

Wichita State’s baseball team met a wall against Charlotte in its first game of the American Athletic Conference Championship. Through the first four innings on Tuesday afternoon, the No. 7-seeded...

Sophomore Jacob Meyers makes the first turn of the men's 800-meter. Meyers ran time of 1:57.32 at the Shocker Open on May 9, good for second place.

Track and field’s men’s team takes second, women’s team takes sixth at AAC Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter May 18, 2025

During the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships, the Shockers picked up multiple podium finishes and personal records. The Outdoor Championships ran from May 15 to May...

Senior Jack Mount screams after striking out a Tigers batter to strand the bases loaded in the eighth inning. The Shockers beat Memphis, 3-1, on May 17.

Shocker baseball sweeps Memphis, sneaks into AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor May 17, 2025

Senior Mauricio Millan called his at bat in the ninth inning of game two of a weekend series against Memphis the best at bat of his career. He stepped up to the plate with the game tied at five...

Senior Cole Dillon fist bumps junior Caleb Anderson on May 13. The Shockers beat Oral Roberts, 13-9, in their final midweek game this season.

Baseball’s midweek nightmares end against Oral Roberts

Evan Tong, Reporter May 13, 2025

Until Tuesday evening, the Shockers had struggled in their midweek matchups. However, piggybacking off of an 18-run performance to close out a conference series loss to Rice last weekend, WSU’s...

Senior Caroline Tallent stretches to try and make an out against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State did not commit an error in the 11-2 loss against the Cowgirls on Feb. 27.

Caroline Tallent shows off hard work for WSU’s softball team and in the classroom

Mack Smith, Reporter May 13, 2025

Caroline Tallent forged a path to Wichita State softball that is distinct from most other players. Instead of being recruited, she reached out to WSU head coach Kristi Bredbenner as a high schooler to...

Sophomore Kaleb Duncan kicks the air after being called out against BYU. Duncan went hitless in the game on May 6.

Baseball falls in crucial conference series against Rice

Jayden Woods, Reporter May 11, 2025

In a crucial weekend series to keep its postseason hopes alive, Wichita State baseball came up short against Rice, losing the series, 2-1. The Shockers missed an opportunity to overtake the seventh-placed...

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