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Aliyah Funschelle

Aliyah Funschelle, Sports Reporter

Aliyah Funschelle was a sports reporter covering men's basketball for The Sunflower. She's a junior studying sports management at Wichita State, and currently works as a Campus Connect representative for the American Athletic Conference.

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President and CEO of the WSU Foundation Elizabeth King leaves the grand opening the the Pizza Hut Museum.

Shock Stop — What your Shocker ID can do for you

August 16, 2018
January 28, 2018: Landry Shamet celebrates a three-point shot during a Shocker victory over Tulsa last season.

Shamet drafted in first round by Sixers

June 21, 2018
Courtesy photo: GoShockers.

From small towns to the national stage: Veith, True, and Odle head to the NCAA Championships

June 5, 2018
Wichita State junior Alec Bohm throws to first for an out against USF Friday evening at Eck Stadium.

Bohm drafted third overall, Jenista taken in second round

June 4, 2018
Courtesy photo from GoShockers.

Marshall’s ‘first star player’ becomes newest addition to Shocker coaching staff

May 28, 2018
Teddy Allen celebrates during a victory over Oklahoma.

Shockers complete 2018-2019 roster with West Virginia transfer

May 8, 2018
Shaquille Morris answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Morris denies reports of hiring NFL representative

April 27, 2018
Ricky Torres poses with Head Coach Gregg Marshall on his official visit earlier this week.

JuCo All-American joins Wichita State’s spring recruiting class

April 25, 2018
Jamarius Burton on his official visit at Wichita State.

Wichita State lands Jamarius Burton for 2018-19 season

April 20, 2018
Wichita State senior Taryn Torgerson golfs in the MVC Preview in Oct. 16, 2017.

Torgerson wins 2018 AAC Women’s Golf Championship

April 17, 2018
March 15, 2018: Gregg Marshall answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Shockers ink first spring recruit for 2018-19 season

April 14, 2018
Landry Shamet answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Shamet to sign with an agent later today; officially ending Wichita State career

April 12, 2018
Rhenee Clark Swing, a graduate student from the History department, lights a candle in memory of the lives lost in the Holocaust.

‘It can happen again if we don’t remember’: Wichita State participates in Holocaust commemoration

April 11, 2018
Cortez Schenck and teammates package food boxes at the Kansas Food Bank. The boxes include shelf-stable healthy food options.

Bowling team practices team unity through volunteering

April 4, 2018
Wichita State guard Kaelen Malone points to a teammate Sunday against Cincinnati.

Keyser, Barney and Malone to transfer from Wichita State

April 3, 2018
Wichita State’s Brett Barney and Landry Shamet enter Bankers life fieldhouse for press conferences and practices. The Shockers are set to play Dayton in the first round of NCAA Tournament. (Mar. 16, 2017)

Barney to transfer after three seasons at Wichita State

April 3, 2018
February 24, 2018: Wichita State center Shaquille Morris reacts after colliding with an SMU player Saturday at SMU.

Morris to play in 2018 Portsmouth Invitational Tournament

April 2, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet (11) brings the ball down the court during the First Round game of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego.

BREAKING: Shamet declares for the 2018 NBA Draft

March 29, 2018
Cortez Schenck (left) and teammates package food boxes at the Kansas Food Bank. The boxes include shelf-stable healthy food options.

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March 29, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris pivots around Houston defenders in the American Conference Tournament semifinals against Houston.

Frankamp and Morris selected to represent The American in 3x3U National Championship

March 28, 2018
January 28, 2018: Landry Shamet celebrates a three-point shot during a Shocker victory over Tulsa last season.

Shamet named honorable mention in 2018 AP All-America Team

March 27, 2018
March 15, 2018: Gregg Marshall answers questions from the media during the press conference, Thursday March 15, 2018, in San Diego.

Marshall to commentate, Frankamp to compete during March Madness

March 22, 2018
Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie (32) goes to the basket during the First Round game of the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in San Diego.

Shockers’ season ends with a six-point upset

March 16, 2018
Zach Brown, Rashard Kelly and C.J. Keyser take a selfie during a photoshoot.

Keyser looks to becoming the next “energy guy”

March 15, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet looks on during the Shockers victory over Temple in the American Conference Tournament quarter-finals.

Shockers capitalize on veterans’ experience heading into March Madness

March 15, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris pivots around Houston defenders in the American Conference Tournament semifinals against Houston.

Cougars clinch spot in championship game with three-point win over Shockers

March 10, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet looks on during the Shockers victory over Temple in the American Conference Tournament quarter-finals.

Shockers looking to get redemption in semifinal matchup with Houston

March 10, 2018
Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp fights for the ball during the Shockers victory over Temple in the American Conference Tournament quarter-finals.

‘We have the home court advantage’

March 9, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall talks with Darral Willis Jr. Sunday against Cincinnati.

No. 2 Wichita State faces off against No. 7 Temple in quarterfinal matchup

March 9, 2018
February 24, 2018: Wichita State center Shaquille Morris reacts after colliding with an SMU player Saturday at SMU.

Wichita State to make American Tournament debut Friday

March 8, 2018
Shaq Morris and Landry Shamet high-five after Sunday's game against Cincinnati.

Shamet and Morris named First Team All-Conference

March 5, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris watches a video of the six graduating seniors highlights Sunday in Koch arena.

Marshall’s largest senior class says goodbye to Koch Arena

March 5, 2018
March 4, 2018: Wichita State's Rashard Kelly, Zach Brown, Shaquille Morris, Rauno Nurger, Darral Willis Jr. and Conner Frankamp at Koch Arena. pose while being honored on senior day at Koch Arena.

‘They’re still champions; there’s no doubt about it’

March 4, 2018
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. talks to Zach Brown during the Shockers victory over UConn Saturday in Koch Arena.

Shockers determine inaugural season fate on Sunday

March 3, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall talks to a ref before the game against the UCF Knights at Koch Arena.

Shockers’ conference title chances kept alive after OT win

March 1, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall talks with Darral Willis Jr. Sunday against Cincinnati.

Shockers looking for seventh-straight win to keep American title hopes alive

March 1, 2018
Wichita State outside hitter Tabitha Brown (10) spikes the ball agasint two Iowa State players during the match in Koch Arena on Sunday afternoon. (Sept. 17, 2017)

Brown to try out for U.S. National Team this weekend

March 1, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris shoots against Tulane Green Wave defender during the first half at Koch Arena.

Shamet’s absence showcases Shockers’ depth

February 22, 2018
Students bundles up for the first day of Spring classes on Wichita State campus. The start of classes was delayed due to dangerous windchill.

Funschelle: Don’t leave it to commuter students to have to make a judgment call on inclement weather

February 21, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall yells at a player Saturday in Koch Arena.

Marshall to coach against one of his favorite childhood players

February 21, 2018
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. and Wichita State center Shaquille Morris celebrate after a play Temple Owls during the second half at Koch Arena.

Morris named The American Player of the Week

February 19, 2018
Wichita State forward Zach Brown looks for a pass Sunday against Cincinnati.

Shockers snap the nation’s longest home winning streak

February 18, 2018
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall calls a play during the game against UConn Saturday evening at Koch Arena.

Wichita State faces “a whole new animal” on Sunday

February 17, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris grabs a rebound during the second half at Koch Arena.

Shockers dig out of 14-point hole to get revenge on Temple

February 15, 2018
Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones looks past a UConn defender Saturday in Koch Arena.

‘Now’s the time’ for Shocker seniors to take it up a notch

February 15, 2018
Temple guard Tanaya Atkinson (22) moves past Wichita State defenders Cesaria Ambrosia (30) and Alyssia Faye (22).

Bessard drops career-high 38 points in win over Temple

February 14, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives through a UConn defender during the Shockers victory over UConn.

Shamet makes final 30 for Naismith Award

February 14, 2018
Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie passes to Darral Willis Jr. Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

Shockers’ unselfish play ‘a thing to marvel at’

February 12, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris high fives Landry Shamet and Austin Reaves Saturday in Koch Arena.

‘Shooters shoot:’ Shocker guards ignite 21-point win over UConn

February 10, 2018
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