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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...

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...

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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...

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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...

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