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

(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

‘Look good, play good’: Wichita State track and field jumper starts his own fashion brand

Mya Scott, Assistant Arts Editor March 31, 2025

In downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, a boy was inspired by those around him as they taught him to be the best version of himself he could be. He learned that the better he dressed, the better he seemed to feel...

Junior Taylor Sedlacek swings to bat the ball during a game against South Florida on March 28.

Defensive lapses, late-game collapse leaves softball with series tie against South Florida

Jayden Woods, Reporter March 30, 2025

Wichita State softball split its weekend series against the University of South Florida, finishing 1-1 after Sunday's game ended in a rare tie.  The Shockers' offense was productive throughout...

Sophomore Kaleb Duncan greets senior Logan Kreske after Kreske hit a RBI groundout on March 28. Kreske has seven RBIs this year, after not having any last year.

Baseball ends three-game losing streak with series win against UAB

Evan Tong, Reporter March 30, 2025

In the first home matchup on the conference schedule this season, Wichita State baseball ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 series victory against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The...

Junior Taylor Sedlacek and senior Camryn Compton hug after Sedlacek scores a run. Wichita State softball lost to No. 2 Oklahoma, 19-16, on March 26 at Wilkins Stadium.

Wichita State sets record-breaking attendance, record-breaking scoring in 19-16 loss against Oklahoma

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

The most fans in attendance at Wilkins Stadium in its history were treated to what may be the craziest game the stadium has ever seen on Wednesday night. Wichita State battled No. 2 University of Oklahoma...

Photo courtesy of Bryan Chavez / Wichita State Athletics

How Wichita State women’s bowling pulled off improbable comeback to win conference tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 26, 2025

Aleesha Oden stepped up to bowl the 10th and final frame of the final game of the Wichita State women’s bowling championship match tiebreaker against Jacksonville State University.  Bowl two straight...

Senior Mason Munz jumps on the mound after not getting a strike call against Louisiana Tech. Munz walked two batters against the Bulldogs.

Baseball falls to Oklahoma State, extends losing streak against teams from Oklahoma

Mack Smith, Reporter March 25, 2025

Wichita State baseball lost its eighth straight game to teams from Oklahoma with a 9-5 loss on the road against Oklahoma State University on Tuesday. The Shockers' record dropped to 8-16 with the defeat,...

Senior Camryn Compton swings late during the game on Saturday, Oct. 5 against Southern Nazarene. The Shockers dominated the Thunder Cats, finishing with a blowout score of 18-1.

Camryn Compton’s two-run shot helps lift softball past Central Arkansas

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 25, 2025

Trailing by a run in the fourth inning against the University of Central Arkansas, Wichita State softball senior Camryn Compton stepped up to the plate with two outs and a runner on first base. She then...

Senior center Quincy Ballard attempts to block a basket by a Tulsa player. Ballard contributed four points and 13 rebounds during the March 9 game.

Men’s basketball’s Quincy Ballard, Yanis Bamba become first WSU players in transfer portal

Owen Prothro and Jacob Unruh March 25, 2025

Wichita State men’s basketball senior center Quincy Ballard, who received an extra year of eligibility earlier this month, entered the transfer portal on Tuesday according to a post on X. Later on...

Houston players and fans celebrate after a 3-point shot early in the game against Gonzaga. Houston won, 81-76.

PHOTOS: March Madness in Wichita

Kristy Mace, Photographer March 25, 2025

Senior Mauricio Millan unsuccessfully tries to tag out a Bulldogs runner. Louisiana Tech beat the Shockers, 27-12, on March 14.

Baseball drops first series of AAC schedule at Tulane

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor March 23, 2025

The last time Wichita State baseball faced an American Athletic Conference opponent, Tulane University hit a walk-off home run to end the Shockers’ Conference Championship run one game short.  Wichita...

Graduate student Chloe Ciecko dances with her team to celebrate a spare. Ciecko is currently working on a graduate degree in sociology.

Women’s bowling wins CUSA tournament in first year of NCAA competition

Mack Smith, Reporter March 23, 2025

In its first-ever Conference USA Bowling Championship over the weekend, Wichita State women’s bowling battled out of the contender's bracket all the way to win the championship in a cardiac seven-game...

The WSU softball team celebrates a home run by Lauren Lucas, welcoming her to home plate. The Shockers hit a total of three home runs on Sunday, March 16, against North Texas.

Softball scores 32 runs in series win against UTSA

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor March 23, 2025

Coming into a weekend series against the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), Wichita State softball hadn’t lost to the Roadrunners since 2020. A blown lead in the series’ second game ended...

Load More Stories