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Wichita State's independent, student-run news source

The Sunflower

Sophomore infielder Sami Hood throws the ball to first base to get an out during the Oct. 8 game against South Dakota State.

Softball goes 4-1 in Razorback Invitational, beats another ranked opponent

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 27, 2024

The Wichita State softball team competed in the Razorback Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas, over the weekend. The Shockers went 4-1 during the three-day event and secured a win against No. 15 University...

Freshman guard Salese Blow drives to the basket during the first half of the game against East Carolina on Feb. 5.

Charlotte crushes women’s basketball in 26-point victory

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

In its third meeting in program history, Wichita State women’s basketball lost against Charlotte, 74-48. The conference newcomer outscored the Shockers in the first quarter and never looked back.  After...

Freshman Hannah Glennen runs in sprints on Jan. 27 during the Wilson Invitational.

Three Shockers win AAC track and field Championship titles; Wichita State finishes fifth

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 26, 2024

Three Shockers won event titles in the track and field American Athletic Conference Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama, over the weekend. Junior Brady Palen won the high jump on the men’s...

Mike Kennedy smiles as he sits at the press bench on Feb. 21.

Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy reveals cancer diagnosis, receives ‘heartwarming’ support

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 26, 2024

After not missing a game since 1980, Mike Kennedy, the “Voice of the Shockers,” released a statement earlier this month, saying he would miss two men’s basketball games. In the statement, Kennedy...

Ronnie DeGray III holds onto the ball as he collides with the Tulsa defense on Feb. 21.

Another 10-point lead squandered; men’s basketball loses vs Temple in overtime

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 25, 2024

A 10-point halftime lead led to a nervy second half and overtime and in the end, Wichita State men’s basketball came up short at home on Sunday afternoon against Temple, 72-66. The Shockers dropped...

Womens bowling head coach Holly Harris talks to players during practice. Harris, a former player, has coached for the team for four years.

‘I couldn’t be more excited’: Women’s bowling prepares for NCAA jump

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 23, 2024

When Holly Harris, head coach for the women’s bowling team, got a call from Athletic Director Kevin Saal saying that women’s bowling would become a varsity sport for Wichita State, she began to...

Sen. Roger Marshall talks to the Wichita State womens basketball team on Feb. 19.

Sen. Roger Marshall visits Wichita State women’s basketball, gives words of advice

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 22, 2024

In the Charles Koch Arena practice gym, the Wichita State women’s basketball team gathered around to hear some words of advice from Sen. Roger Marshall.  Marshall said he has played basketball since...

Harlond Beverly jumps as he attempts a layup during the first half of the Feb. 21 game against the University of Tulsa. Beverly scored eight points in the game.

Men’s basketball return to winning ways against Tulsa

Jacob Unruh, Assistant Sports Editor February 22, 2024

The Wichita State men’s basketball team played strong defense and scored at the rim repeatedly en route to a 79-63 win against the University of Tulsa on Wednesday night in front of a home crowd. The...

DJ McCarty runs down the court after getting possession of the ball in the first quarter of the the Nov. 1 game against MSSU.

DJ McCarty’s career night aids women’s basketball in victory over Tulsa

Melanie Rivera-Cortez, Sports Editor February 21, 2024

Senior guard DJ McCarty had the best performance of her career and led the Wichita State women’s basketball team to victory against Tulsa on Saturday, 74-65.  The Shockers are now 8-18 this season...

Jeniah Thompson looks around the court for a teammate to pass the ball to on Dec. 1.

Senior basketball player looks to utilize her year of eligibility following graduation

Lydia Steeby, Reporter February 21, 2024

Sports have played an important role in Jeniah Thompson’s college career and throughout her life.  “My siblings used to play sports when I was younger,” Thompson said. “Sports have always just...

The Shockers stand together as they watch teammate Colby Rogers shoot two shots at the free throw line.

Men’s basketball’s road woes continue in loss at Charlotte

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 20, 2024

Wichita State’s men’s basketball team never led or tied the game during their 72-61 loss on the road against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Sunday.  The Shockers are now 10-16...

Sophomore infielder Siera Hoekstra gets a ground ball during warm-up before an exhibition game against South Dakota State on Oct. 8.

Softball beats ranked team, goes 1-2 in Puerto Vallarta Challenge

Owen Prothro, Reporter February 20, 2024

Wichita State’s softball team took on some of the best teams in the nation in Mexico from Wednesday, Feb. 14 to Friday, Feb. 16, in the Puerto Vallarta Challenge. The Shockers went 1-2 during the event. Wichita...

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