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Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a dunk on March 9. Ballard shot 2-5 from the field in the WSU loss.

Men’s basketball’s Quincy Ballard receives another year of eligibility, Matej Bošnjak could as well

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball senior center Quincy Ballard is eligible to return for another year in the Roundhouse, head coach Paul Mills said on Sunday. Wichita State is also filing for another year...

Senior guard Bijan Cortes drives against a defender on March 9. Cortes scored eight points in the loss on senior day.

Men’s basketball loses first senior day game since 2018 against Tulsa

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2025

For the first time in seven years, Wichita State men’s basketball lost its senior day game. The Shockers were defeated by the University of Tulsa, 73-63, on Sunday afternoon. Teary-eyed and full...

Senior guard Xavier Bell flexes during Wichita State's win against Tulane. The Shockers have won six straight games against AAC opponents.

The legacy of this year’s large men’s basketball senior class

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 9, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills said in his weekly press conference on Saturday that even before the 2024-25 season started, this year’s group of seniors were committed to success...

WSU majorette dancers perform a choreographed dance during the women's basketball game on March 4. The team attends various basketball games at the Charles Koch arena.

WSU majorette dancers want to bring a new legacy to campus

Maleah Evans, Arts and Culture Editor March 8, 2025

If you look to the stands during breaks in Wichita State basketball games, you may see a group of similarly-dressed dancers blending styles of hip-hop and jazz dances. The group is composed of 12 girls...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill jumps for a basket attempt in the second half against UAB. Hill scored one point during his play time on Feb. 27.

Men’s basketball squeaks by with win at Rice

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 7, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball made its first trip to Tudor Fieldhouse since 1949, upsetting Rice University’s senior night by four points on Thursday evening, 63-59. With the win, the Shockers’...

WSU pitching coach Anthony Claggett meets with the entire infield during a mound visit on March 1. Claggett is in his second year coaching for the Shockers.

Baseball’s late game surge not enough against Abilene Christian

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 6, 2025

Wichita State baseball fell behind early under the big-league lights of Globe Life Field against Abilene Christian University. A late-game surge wasn’t enough as the Shockers lost on Wednesday evening,...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson drives the ball in the first quarter of the March 5 game. Jameson contributed eight points to Tuesday's game against Tulsa.

Women’s basketball loses on senior day, but holds on to first round AAC bye

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 4, 2025

The stakes for Wichita State women’s basketball heading into its senior day against the University of Tulsa were clear: win, and the team would clinch the 11th seed and a first round bye in the American...

Junior Jodie Epperson receives a ball before Wichita State's game against Oklahoma State University. Epperson didn’t hit a home run in her two seasons at the University of North Texas, but smacked one in her first game as a Shocker.

Softball transfer makes small but mighty impact at WSU

Shelby DuVall, Reporter March 4, 2025

One of Wichita State softball’s offseason acquisitions is, to some, the very definition of “small but mighty.”  Jodie Epperson, a junior outfielder, transferred to Wichita from the University...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill grabs for the ball during the first half on Feb. 27. Hill scored one point in the game against UAB.

Deja vu: Men’s basketball loses another close game against North Texas

Evan Tong, Reporter March 4, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball’s second matchup against the University of North Texas ended the same way as the previous time the two teams met earlier this season. The Shockers lost by a slim margin...

Sophomore Camden Johnson takes a healthy hack at the baseball on March 1. Johnson hit 1-5 from the plate against the Titans.

Walk-off homer lone bright spot of another Shocker baseball series loss

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 3, 2025

Wichita State baseball’s poor start to the 2025 season continued during their home opening series at Eck Stadium over the weekend. The Shockers dropped two of three games against California State University,...

Graduate student Ellee Eck shrugs her shoulders after she fouled out to second on Feb. 27. Eck hit 2-3 from the plate against Oklahoma State University.

Softball struggles at home Shocker Invitational, finishes 1-4

Mack Smith, Reporter March 3, 2025

The first home games Wichita State softball played in this year at the Shocker Invitational did not go the way the team wanted. The Shockers went 1-4 over the weekend with two run-rule losses. The...

Chidera Okoro jumps onto the sand during the Shocker Spring Invitational in 2024. Okoro won the long jump with the mark of 5.69m 18' 8."

Three Shocker track and field athletes place first at AAC Indoor Championships

Mack Smith, Reporter March 2, 2025

Three Wichita State track and field athletes took first place in their respective events at the American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, held on Friday and Saturday.  The...

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