Skip to Main Content
Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Taylor Jameson runs with ball against Charlotte on March 1. The game ended with the score of 62-43, a Wichita State win.

Women’s basketball shuts out Charlotte from deep in win

Evan Tong, Reporter March 1, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball returned to Charles Koch Arena against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and avenged its February loss to the 49ers with a 62-43 win on Saturday afternoon. With...

Senior forward Ronnie DeGray III prepares for a UAB foul free-throw shot. DeGray scored eight points and had one rebound during the game.

Men’s basketball’s six-game winning streak incinerated by UAB

Mack Smith, Reporter February 28, 2025

On Thursday night, Wichita State men’s basketball’s six-game winning streak came to an end. In the first 10 minutes of the game, it looked like the Shockers fans were in for another close one. But...

(Graphic)

Half as many fans in the stands: Athletic attendance dwindles over past decade

Allison Campbell and Jacob Unruh February 27, 2025

The median attendance at Wichita State University athletic events has decreased by half over the past decade, according to data collected by The Sunflower. Total home attendance in athletic events where...

Kristi Conaway helps lead one of the Jazzercise routines on Feb. 25. Jazzercise was offered in the Heskett center by CHAARG, a new women-only workout group on campus.

Women in CHAARG: New workout group arrives on campus

Sophia Best, Reporter February 26, 2025

A new women-only workout group has been made official at Wichita State this semester.  Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, CHAARG for short, is an organization dedicated to helping...

WSU baseball players watch the game from home dugout. On March 25, Wichita State played against Oklahoma State at Eck Stadium.

Baseball ends Hawaii’s 16-game home winning streak but loses series and game to Division II opponent

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2025

Wichita State baseball made two firsts during its trip to the Aloha State. The Shockers ended the University of Hawaii’s 16-game home winning streak — the then-longest streak in the nation — but...

Senior Caroline Tallent reaches to tag a runner out at first. Last season, Tallent set a new single season record for the university with 16 hit by pitches.

Shockers finish OU Tournament with 3-1 record

Mack Smith, Reporter February 25, 2025

Wichita State softball took three of four games at the OU Tournament in Norman, Oklahoma. The Shockers beat Bowling Green State University and Abilene Christian University twice. The Shocker's only loss...

(Illustration)

Shocker Sports Roundup: What you missed over the weekend

Mack Smith, Reporter February 24, 2025

Track and field  In the last meet before the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Indoor Championship, Wichita State secured multiple personal records and podium finishes at the Arkansas Qualifier in...

Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a backwards dunk in the second half against Tulane. Ballard finished the game with 11 points.

The streak is six: Second half explosion leads to men’s basketball win against Tulane

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor February 23, 2025

Sunday afternoon’s game against Tulane University was a tale of two halves for Wichita State men’s basketball. The Shockers struggled to score in the first period but put up 49 points in the...

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

From the track to tracks: Wichita State’s Travon Williams has creative outlet outside the rubber

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 23, 2025

During his junior year of high school, Wichita State track and field’s Travon Williams was bored. So, he decided to try his hand at making beats in his downtime. At the time, he noticed his high school...

Women's basketball head coach Terry Nooner talks with his team before the game starts on Feb. 15. The Shockers won, 60-57, against the Rice Owls.

Poor second quarter dooms women’s basketball to loss on Tulane’s senior day

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2025

Wichita State women’s basketball made less than 12% (2-17) of its shots from the floor and turned the ball over five times during the second quarter of its game on the road against Tulane University...

Harlond Beverly jumps to pass the ball to a teammate in the second half on Sunday afternoon. Beverly had a statline of 11 points, three rebounds, and six assists.

Men’s basketball snatches the hot hand in the AAC with win at FAU

Evan Tong, Reporter February 21, 2025

In a matchup between the two hottest teams in the American Athletic Conference (AAC), Wichita State men’s basketball extended its win streak to five games on Thursday night. The Shockers traveled to...

(Photo courtesy of PJ Couisnard on X)

Pierre Couisnard, son of former WSU basketball player, commits to men’s basketball team next season

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor February 20, 2025

Pierre Couisnard, son of the former Wichita State men’s basketball player PJ Couisnard, will continue a family legacy as a Shocker.  Pierre announced his commitment to Wichita State for the 2025-26...

Load More Stories