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Brooklyn Leggett and her teammates celebrate after scoring a point in the third set on Oct. 6. Wichita State took the third set against Rice 25-22.

Shocker volleyball releases 2025 schedule

Owen Prothro, Reporter
June 23, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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
The Wichita State volleyball team celebrates their win in the AAC tournament on Nov. 24. The Shockers swept Florida Atlantic in the championship game.

Wichita State volleyball NCAA Tournament bound after sweeping AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 24, 2024
Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford and senior middle blocker Morgan Stout block a South Florida kill attempt during the AAC Tournament semifinals on Nov. 23. Wichita State won the game and will play in the finals against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 24.

Volleyball sweeps top-seeded USF, heads to AAC Championship

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
Members of the Wichita State Women's Volleyball team embrace after winning their second consecutive set in their Friday, Nov. 22. The Shockers beat the University of Tulsa in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball handles Tulsa in three sets, advances to AAC Tournament semifinals

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 22, 2024
Junior Katie Galligan dives for the ball as it goes through freshman Gracie Morrow's hands on Nov. 17. Wichita State volleyball fell to UTSA, 3-1.

Volleyball upset by UTSA despite Stout career-high on senior day

Evan Tong, Reporter
November 17, 2024
Senior middle blocker Morgan Stout hits the ball over the net during the fourth set against UNC on Sept. 20.

Volleyball wins on the stat sheet but not on the court against North Texas

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
November 15, 2024
Gabi Maas claps while holding her clipboard during a volleyball game. (Photo by Skylar Kade, courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

After an injury, Gabi Maas thought her volleyball career was over. Instead, she might come back even better.

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
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