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Andrew Stewart celebrates with assistant coach Mike Sirianni after his first career home run during WSU's game against South Dakota State on March 13 inside Eck Stadium.

Stewart’s improved bat provides depth to the Shocker lineup

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

In Andrew Stewart’s first season with the Shocker baseball program he struggled to find a consistent approach at the plate. Stewart hit .201 at the plate in his first season after transferring from Barton...

Looking for a teammate to pass to, junior Qua Grant drives the ball down the court against North Texas on Dec. 18.

Junior guard enters transfer portal

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

Wichita State junior Qua Grant has entered the transfer portal, according to a report from Verbal Commits on Wednesday. Grant arrived at WSU as a transfer from Division-II West Texas A&M. Grant...

Intrust Bank Arena all done up for March Madness.

OPINION: Saint Peter’s NCAA Tournament run shows the magic of March Madness

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

After consecutive upsets at the start of March Madness, a tiny private Jesuit university from Jersey City, New Jersey became the darlings of the field on the first weekend of the NCAA tournament.  Before...

Junior Joe Pleasant prepares to rebound South Alabama's free throw on Nov. 13. This was Pleasant's first year on the Shocker's team after transferring from ACU.

Joe Pleasant becomes third Shocker to enter the transfer portal

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

Wichita State junior forward Joe Pleasant has entered his name into the transfer portal, according to a report from Verbal Commits. Pleasant played one season with the Shockers, after arriving as a transfer...

After a free throw for the Shockers, sophomore Clarence Jackson and Cincinnati's Jeremiah Davenport fight for the rebound.

Jackson enters name into transfer portal

Emmie Boese, Opinion Editor March 21, 2022

Sophomore Clarence “Monzy” Jackson of the Wichita State Men’s Basketball Team entered the transfer portal this morning, according to Verbal Commits. Prior to Wichita State, Jackson was a junior...

Payton Tolle throws a pitch during WSU's game against New Mexico on March 19 inside Eck Stadium.

Baseball drops first home series to New Mexico

Emmie Boese, Opinion Editor March 20, 2022

Head Coach Eric Wedge said the Shockers didn’t quite put it altogether to seal a series win against New Mexico State at Eck Stadium this week.  “Yesterday (Friday) we pitched well enough to win...

Wichita State sophomore Teddy Allen celebrates with senior Markis McDuffie after the game against Temple on March 15, 2019 at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

How former Shockers have fared in March Madness

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 20, 2022

Even though Wichita State missed out on March Madness this year, a pair of former Shockers have made their imprint on this year’s tournament.  Here’s an update on those two players and their performances...

Head coach Bredbenner smiles during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Bredbenner earns 300th win during Jayhawk Invitational

Rachel Rudisill, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2022

After picking up two run-rule victories, the Shocker softball program left the Jayhawk Invitational with a 3-0 record.They competed against Southeast Missouri (14-0), Iowa (14-3), and Kansas (9-2) in the...

Freshman Chaunce Jenkins attempts a three during the game against Norfolk State on Dec. 11 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Jenkins becomes first Shocker to enter transfer portal

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 15, 2022

Freshman Chaunce Jenkins has entered the transfer portal, according to Verbal Commits. Jenkins becomes the first Shocker to enter the transfer portal, following the conclusion of their season last week. Jenkins...

Sawyre Thornhill celebrates with Xavier Casserilla after scoring a run during WSU's game against South Dakota State on March 13 inside Eck Stadium.

‘We can beat anybody:’ Baseball clinches double digit win in series finale

Emmie Boese, Opinion Editor March 13, 2022

The baseball program had a two run win and a two run loss. But it was the 19-7 win on Sunday that clinched the Shockers first home series this week.  “I told them yesterday we can lose to anybody,”...

Bryan earns 14th place finish at NCAA Championships

Bryan earns 14th place finish at NCAA Championships

Sean Marty, Sports Editor March 12, 2022

Wichita State senior Michael Bryan earned second-team All-America honors at the NCAA Indoor Championships in Birmingham, Alabama on Friday. It is the second time Bryan has earned All-America honors, following...

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