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Senior forward Ornella Niankan plays defense against a Western Kentucky player on Dec. 8. Wichita State held the Hilltoppers to 28% shooting from the floor in the win.

Women’s basketball leads wire-to-wire, wins first road non-conference game in Terry Nooner era

Mack Smith, Reporter December 15, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball got its first road non-conference win of the head coach Terry Nooner era on Sunday afternoon. The Shockers defeated Loyola Marymount University (LMU), 68-56, never...

Senior guard Xavier Bell drives into the lane on Dec. 4. Bell scored six points in the win against Alcorn State.

Men’s basketball gives up second-half lead, 17 3-pointers in loss at DePaul

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 14, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball gave up the most 3-pointers made in a game thus far this season on Saturday afternoon. DePaul University sank 17 shots from beyond the arc as the Shockers lost, 91-72,...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow drives into the paint against Western Kentucky. Blow led the Shockers with 13 points in the Dec. 8 win.

Women’s basketball spoils Western Kentucky’s undefeated start with win in the Roundhouse

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 8, 2024

Following a loss to the University of Kansas earlier this week while going into the fourth quarter with the lead, Wichita State women’s basketball bounced back to knock off the previously undefeated...

Fifth-year guard Justin Hill drives into the paint against East Tennessee State on Dec. 7. Hill led the Shockers with 20 points in the win.

Men’s basketball takes down East Tennessee State in highest-scoring game of the season

Ananda Smith, Reporter December 7, 2024

Wichita State men's basketball put on an offensive clinic against East Tennessee State University (ETSU) on Saturday night, defending its home court with precise shooting and aggressive defensive play.  The...

Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson passes to junior forward Bre'Yon White on Dec. 2. Jameson ended the game with a team-leading four assists.

Women’s basketball goes wire-to-wire in Lawrence but ultimately faces loss at Kansas

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Despite leading after three quarters and holding the University of Kansas (KU) to 35% shooting, Wichita State women’s basketball lost, 70-60, on the road in Allen Fieldhouse on Thursday evening. Wichita...

Junior outside hitter Brooklyn Leggett attempts a kill against SMU in the NCAA Tournament (Photo courtesy of Brian Barnes/Wichita State Athletics).

Wichita State volleyball ends season with loss at SMU in NCAA Tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 5, 2024

Wichita State volleyball gave Southern Methodist University (SMU) its best shot in the first set of their NCAA Tournament first-round matchup — but it wasn’t enough. The Mustangs survived a scare in...

Fifth-year senior Justin Hill speaks with head coach Paul Mills during a break in play. Hill is new to the team, having transferred from Georgia over the summer.

Who will join the Shockers next season? Here’s every player Wichita State landed on National Signing Day

Jacob Unruh and Owen Prothro December 5, 2024

Three weeks out from National Signing Day on Nov. 13, high school seniors know which collegiate school colors they will be representing in 2025. Here’s who will be repping Wichita State’s black and...

Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam in the first half. The Shockers beat Alcorn State, 78-54, on Dec. 4

Ballard sets blocks milestone in men’s basketball blowout win against Alcorn State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball’s senior center Quincy Ballard set a unique milestone, etching himself in Shocker history on Wednesday night against Alcorn State University (ASU). Ballard recorded...

Wichita State's volleyball team cheers after winning the AAC Tournament semifinal game against South Florida on Nov. 23. The win took Wichita State to play in the finals against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 24.

How WSU’s volleyball team turned the season around by burning their frustrations — literally

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor December 4, 2024

The day before Wichita State’s volleyball team began their American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament run, the team took an unorthodox approach to get ready for what ended up being a winning run. Each...

Head coach Paul Mills writes on a white board during a time out in the second half. Wichita State beat Emporia State during the exhibition game, 99-53 on Oct. 27.

Men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills takes accountability for blowout loss against Florida

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 3, 2024

Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills was quick to take accountability for the team’s 37-point loss to No. 13 University of Florida on Friday, the largest margin of defeat for the Shockers...

Sophomore guard Salese Blow drives into the paint on Dec. 2. Blow finished the game with 13 points.

Women’s basketball ends three-game losing streak with new offensive gameplan

Evan Tong, Reporter December 2, 2024

Wichita State women’s basketball made its return to Charles Koch Arena after losing both games in the Emerald Coast Classic last week. The Shockers faced off against Prairie View A&M University...

Members of the Wichita State volleyball team huddle up to celebrate after defeating Tulsa on Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball to play SMU in first round of NCAA Tournament

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor December 1, 2024

Last year, Southern Methodist University (SMU) and Wichita State finished at the top of the American Athletic Conference volleyball standings. A year later, the Shockers will take on the Mustangs in the...

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