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Head Coach Paul Mills talks to the Wichita State assistant coaches during the second half on Oct. 27. Mills is in his second season with Wichita State.

Men’s basketball switches to two-a-day practices amidst conference slump

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 9, 2025

For the first time since Paul Mills became the head coach of Wichita State men’s basketball, the team has moved to two-a-day practices. The reasoning was pretty simple after an 0-2 start to American...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson jumps in order to block a pass by North Texas. Jameson had one steal in the WSU loss.

Women’s basketball outclassed by conference favorites South Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 8, 2025

Wednesday night’s women’s basketball game in Charles Koch Arena was contested between the team picked to finish second-to-last in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and the preseason favorites. The...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill defends a South Florida player on Jan. 6. For the second consecutive game, Wichita State allowed 91 points in a conference loss, 91-72.

Men’s basketball trails wire-to-wire, loses to USF in Roundhouse for first time ever

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 6, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball made history in Charles Koch Arena on Monday night — but for the wrong reasons. The University of South Florida (USF) beat the Shockers in front of the WSU crowd for...

Redshirt Junior forward Jayla Murray goes up for a shot in the paint on Dec. 2. The Shockers scored 38 points in the paint in the win.

Behind Jayla Murray’s Division I career-best day, women’s basketball wins at UAB

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor January 4, 2025

Wichita State junior forward Jayla Murray set a new Division I career-high in scoring with 24 points on Saturday night as the Shockers won their first American Athletic Conference (AAC) matchup this season...

Junior forward Corey Washington sits on the courtside table after losing the ball on Dec. 29. Washington started the game on the bench for the first time this season.

New year, same struggles: Men’s basketball drops first conference matchup against Temple

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 3, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball’s American Athletic Conference (AAC) opener featured 17 lead changes — but in the end, Temple University ran away with the win, 91-85. WSU experienced deja vu in...

Wichita State forward Bre'Yon White plays defense against North Texas on Dec. 29. White finished with one steal and three points in the WSU loss.

Women’s basketball falls victim to Memphis 3-point barrage on New Year’s Day

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor January 1, 2025

Memphis University snapped an eight-game losing streak by pulling away from Wichita State’s women’s basketball team in the second half on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers blitzed the Wichita State defense...

Senior guard Xavier Bell does a behind-the-back dribble move on Dec. 29. Bell finished with a Shocker career-high 29 points in the 87-72 win over Friends.

Men’s basketball struggles, but eventually pulls away against cross-town Friends University

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 29, 2024

In a matchup with history dating back to 1906, Wichita State men’s basketball won its 41st meeting against cross-town foe Friends University, 87-72, on Sunday evening. The programs have now met 52...

Senior center Ella Anciaux goes up for the opening tipoff of Wichita State's Dec. 29 game against North Texas. Anciaux didn't score a point in the WSU loss, 62-56.

Women’s basketball begins conference play on a sour note with loss against North Texas

Mack Smith, Reporter December 29, 2024

Wichita State women's basketball ended 2024 the same way it started — with a loss in the American Athletic Conference (AAC). The Shockers fell to the University of North Texas (UNT), 62-56, on Sunday...

Junior forward Corey Washington attempts to block the Kansas City Roos from passing the ball into play. Washington occupied the court for nearly 30 minutes, scoring eight points.

Men’s basketball defeats K-State for first time since 2001, avoids three-game losing streak

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 21, 2024

For the first time since 2001, Wichita State men’s basketball defeated Kansas State University (K-State).  The Shockers won, 84-65, on Saturday evening in Charles Koch Arena. The win is the second-largest...

Head coach Paul Mills and senior guard Bijan Cortes talk after a timeout. The Shockers played the Kansas City Roos on Dec. 17, losing 74-64.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills says Wichita State played ‘entitled basketball’ in Kansas City loss

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 20, 2024

Going into Tuesday’s game against the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC), Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills was pleased with the team’s practice on Monday. He stressed the...

Freshman guard KP Parr high-fives a member of the WSU pep band after the Shockers' win on Dec. 2. Parr played 18 minutes in the game.

Women’s basketball blitzes Roadrunners with season-best offensive performance

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 18, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball took care of business against one of the worst teams in college basketball on Wednesday afternoon. The Shockers ran away with the road win, 100-69, against California...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives down the court, attempting to score on Kansas City. The Shockers lost to the Roos, 74-64

‘Not the standard’: Men’s basketball falls to UMKC

Evan Tong, Reporter December 17, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball season may have hit rock-bottom on Tuesday night after a thorough home loss against a team ranked 298th in the NET rankings. Wichita State made its return to...

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