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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Redshirt junior guard Colby Rogers prepares to make a layup while facing off against Rice University. Rogers broke Wichita States record for most 3-pointers in a single season with 94 3-pointers, three more than the previous record.

Men’s basketball escapes first round of AAC tournament, Colby Rogers breaks 3-point record

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 13, 2024

With three 3-pointers in the first half, junior guard Colby Rogers broke Wichita State’s record for the most 3-pointers in a single season. His 3-point abilities came at a crucial time, as Wichita State...

Natsumi Kurahashi swings for the ball during a set against Omaha at Genesis Rock Road in 2023.

Senior women’s tennis player Natsumi Kurahashi talks about plans for the future

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 13, 2024

Going into her final semester at Wichita State University, Natsumi Kurahashi already has plans ahead of her. Kurahashi is from Toyota, Japan, and is a redshirt senior on the women’s tennis team. “After...

Xavier Bell plays in Charles Koch Arena against Rice on March 2.

Men’s basketball ends regular season with loss

Piper Pinnetti, Reporter March 12, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball team closed out its season on Friday with a road loss to Tulane, 85-75.  The Shockers finish the regular season at 5-13 in the American Athletic Conference and...

Daniela Abies rebounds the ball during the first quarter against Florida Atlantic. Wichita State defeated FAU in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament.

Women’s basketball finishes season with a second-round exit in conference tournament

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 11, 2024

The Wichita State women’s basketball season came to a close after a second-round exit in the American Athletic Conference tournament in Fort Worth, Texas. The Shockers won against Florida Atlantic, 64-50,...

Theodora Chantava prepares to hit the ball during a match in March 2023.

Women’s tennis shuts out Abilene Christian University in 7-0 win

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 11, 2024

Under the roof of the climate-controlled indoor tennis complex at the Wichita Country Club, Wichita State’s women’s tennis team ran the court in its 7-0 win against Abilene Christian University on...

Taylor Sedlacek slides into second base safely in the game against McLennan on Sep. 18.

Softball falls to No. 4 Oklahoma State in extra innings

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 9, 2024

Wichita State’s softball team went into extra innings on the road against No. 4 Oklahoma State University on Wednesday and lost by a narrow margin, 4-3. The loss drops the Shockers’ record to 9-6 on...

Sophomore forward Daniela Abies looks for a teammate to pass to during the game against Houston on Dec. 4.

‘She’s so relentless’: how Daniela Abies went from limited minutes to women’s basketball’s leading scorer

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Last summer, Daniela Abies was invited into new women’s basketball head coach Terry Nooner’s office to talk about her role on the team in the upcoming season. Coming off of a freshman year where...

Freshman Chloe Barber catches the candy thrown by Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner after her home run hit on Sept. 16. Barber was one of three home runs hit during the Saturday afternoon game against McLennan.

Freshman pitcher Chloe Barber makes her presence known on the pitch

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor March 8, 2024

Before the start of the season, many fans might not have paid attention to Chloe Barber, but with two starting appearances at the Razorback Invitational, the freshman right-handed pitcher has made a name...

Jordan Rodgers slides into second base on March 1 against Utah Tech.

Baseball falls to Oklahoma on road despite home runs in sixth, ninth innings

Owen Prothro, Reporter March 7, 2024

Wichita State baseball’s late offensive firepower was not enough to take the team to a victory on the road against the University of Oklahoma on Tuesday. This 5-3 loss snaps a five-game win streak....

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