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Aliyah Funschelle

Aliyah Funschelle, Former sports Reporter

Aliyah Funschelle was a sports reporter covering men’s basketball for The Sunflower. She studied sports management at Wichita State, and worked 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

Aliyah Funschelle, Multimedia Sports Editor
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
June 21, 2018
Courtesy photo: GoShockers.

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

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

Bohm drafted third overall, Jenista taken in second round

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
June 4, 2018
Courtesy photo from GoShockers.

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

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

Shockers complete 2018-2019 roster with West Virginia transfer

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

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

Wichita State lands Jamarius Burton for 2018-19 season

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

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

Keyser, Barney and Malone to transfer from Wichita State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

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

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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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”

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

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

Shamet and Morris named First Team All-Conference

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

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

Shockers snap the nation’s longest home winning streak

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
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

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Senior forward Angiee Tompkins grabs the ball.

Shockers fall to No. 1 UConn by 81 points; Second largest margin of victory in women’s DI NCAA history

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 10, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall instructs Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie to keep his hands on the ball during the second half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Reynolds Center.

Shockers going for season sweep of Huskies on Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 9, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet guards a UCF player Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

Shockers ‘play the most angry’ to defeat Memphis by 20

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 6, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris holds up a three after a teammate made a three point basket during the first half against the UCF Knights at Koch Arena.

Wichita State looking to bounce back; Set eyes on Tigers

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 5, 2018
New York Knick shooting guard Ron Baker walks to the locker room after loosing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their season opener.

Ron Baker’s 2017-18 NBA season ends prematurely due to shoulder injury

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 5, 2018
Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly attempts to get the rebound during the first half against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Koch Arena.

Temple upsets No. 16 Wichita State in Shockers’ first OT of the season

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 1, 2018
January 28, 2018: Landry Shamet celebrates a three-point shot during a Shocker victory over Tulsa last season.

Shockers giving Temple ‘full, undivided attention’ to secure first win over the Owls

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
February 1, 2018
Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall yells after a play during Wichita State's victory over UCF..

Coaching for a cause; Marshall supports Coaching for Literacy

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 29, 2018
Wichita State Shockers celebrates with Wichita State guard Austin Reaves, right, after Reaves finished the first half 7-8 from beyond the arc against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Koch Arena.

Reaves leads Shockers to 700th win at Koch Arena

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 28, 2018
Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp scores over Tulsa forward Geno Artison during the first half in Reynolds Center.

Shockers go for 700th win in The Roundhouse Sunday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 28, 2018
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. celebrates after making a shot after a foul on UCF Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

‘We just had to get back to who we were’

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 26, 2018
Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones drives through traffic against Savannah State in Koch Arena.

Shockers to see potential starting lineup change after dropping two-straight

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 24, 2018
Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly drives past a Houston defender Thursday in Koch Arena.

Houston hands Shockers second-straight conference loss

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 20, 2018
Wichita State Shockers bench reacts to a three point basket made by Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp during the second half in Reynolds Center.

Shockers looking to extend nation’s longest road win streak Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 19, 2018
The AAC banner is unveiled during the State of the American event in Koch arena.

American Conference beats out Big East, Big Ten, and Big 12 in RPI

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 19, 2018
Wichita State forward Zach Brown saves the ball from out of bounds Wednesday night in Koch Arena.

Tit for tat: SMU snaps Shockers’ home win streak after losing their own

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 17, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet and Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall talk during a free throw against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane during the second half in Reynolds Center.

Shockers to host defending conference champion Wednesday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 17, 2018
Wichita State center Rauno Nurger celebrates after the Wichita State Shockers72 – 69 victory against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in Reynolds Center.

Too close for comfort: Shockers barely survive Golden Hurricane

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 13, 2018
Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly drives past a Houston defender Thursday in Koch Arena.

Havoc in the Heartland: Shockers to face familiar foe Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 13, 2018
Wichita State guard Austin Reaves passes the ball around Arkansas State forward Morgan McKay during the first half in Koch arena

Shockers’ unselfish play leads to 35-point blowout over Pirates

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 11, 2018
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris and Wichita State guard Landry Shamet smile during a Shocker free throw attempt against the Houston Cougars during the second half in Koch Arena.

Battle at the three: WSU goes up against best 3-point defense in American

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 11, 2018
Wichita State guard Austin Reaves drives to the basket against South Florida forward Tulio Da Silva during the first half in Koch Arena.

Shockers blow out the Bulls; advance to 3-0 in The American

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 7, 2018
Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly looks for a pass against the Houston Cougars Thursday in Koch Arena.

Wichita State reigns The American’s leaderboards; meets USF for first time Sunday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 6, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet and Wichita State guard Conner Frankamp walk off the courts after a three point basket from Frankamp during the first half against the Houston Cougars in Koch Arena.

No. 9 Wichita State gives Houston a problem: an 18-point loss

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 4, 2018
Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie prepares to shoot a free throw during the second half against the Florida Gulf Coast Eaglesin Koch arena

No. 9  Wichita State hosts former MVC rival in conference home opener

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
January 3, 2018
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet high fives Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. after sinking a three point basket against the Baylor Bears in Ferrel Center, in Waco, Texas.

Shockers secure first victory in The American with a 10-point win over UConn

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 30, 2017
The AAC banner is unveiled during the State of the American event in Koch arena.

No. 8 Wichita State to debut in The American on Saturday

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 29, 2017
Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie leaves the court after the beating Florida Gulf Coast Eagles 75 - 65 in Koch arena

McDuffie returns; Shockers finish non-conference play with a 10-point win over FGCU

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 22, 2017
Wichita State forward Rashard Kelly slam dunk against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

No. 11 Wichita State finishes non-conference schedule Friday against FGCU

Aliyah Funschelle, reporter
December 21, 2017
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

Shockers ‘taking it a little more personal’ to bounce back with a win over Red Wolves

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 20, 2017
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the second half in Koch arena

Shockers ‘taking it a little more personal’ to bounce back with a win over Red Wolves

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 19, 2017
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. celebrates after scoring in the second half against Oklahoma Sooners in Intrust Bank Arena.

Shockers move down to No. 11; prepare for Arkansas State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 18, 2017
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives to the basket against Oklahoma center Jamuni McNeace and Oklahoma guard Jordan Shepherd during the second half in Intrust Bank Arena.

Shockers slip up against Sooners in Intrust Bank Arena

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 16, 2017
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall calls a play during the game against South Dakota State.

No. 3 Wichita State to go for third Big 12 win at INTRUST Bank Arena

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 15, 2017
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet (11) attempts to move past South Dakota State guards Tevin King (2) and Lane Severyn (25).

Shockers move up to No. 3; Shamet named Player of the Week

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 11, 2017
Wichita State guard Landry Shamet drives in for a bucket during the first half against Oklahoma State Cowboys in Gallagher-Iba Arena on Saturday.

Shockers get revenge in Stillwater

Aliyah Funschelle and Brian Hayes
December 9, 2017
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall calls a play during the game against South Dakota State.

No. 6 Shockers head to Stillwater to face familiar foe

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 6, 2017
Wichita State center Shaquille Morris gestures at a teammate against the South Dakota State Tuesday in Koch Arena.

‘Refuse to lose attitude’ helps Shockers overcome 13-point deficit

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 5, 2017
Wichita State center Asbjorn Midtgaard cheers after his teammate's basket Saturday against Baylor.

Wichita State returns from top-20 win to take on South Dakota State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
December 3, 2017
Wichita State guard Samajae Haynes-Jones drives through traffic against Savannah State in Koch Arena.

Shockers set records in blowout of Savannah State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 28, 2017
Shockers celebrate during the second half of the game against UKMC at Koch Arena.

Shockers say goodbye to Maui, hello to Savannah State

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 26, 2017
Wichita State starters stand together during a high reel before the game. (Nov. 24, 2017)

Wichita State Volleyball to host regional for NCAA Tournament

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 26, 2017
Senior Mikaela Raudsepp watches a higahlight reel of their season during senior day. (Nov. 24, 2017)

Shockers finish 20-0 in conference; seniors say goodbye

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 24, 2017
Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. attempts a free throw shot during their victory over UMKC. (Nov. 10, 2017)

No. 6 Wichita State drops Maui Invitational championship game to No. 13 Notre Dame

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 23, 2017
Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall yells to players during the game against College of Charleston in Koch arena.

No. 6 Wichita State set to play No. 13 Notre Dame in Maui Invitational championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 22, 2017
Shockers celebrate during the second half of the game against UKMC at Koch Arena.

Shockers advance to Maui Jim Maui championship

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 21, 2017
Wichita State’s Shaquille Morris (24) pumps up the bench early in the game.

Shockers overcome 18-point deficit to top Cal in Maui Invitational opener

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 20, 2017
Wichita State Shockers head coach Gregg Marshall yells to players during the game against College of Charleston in Koch arena.

Shockers head into Maui Jim Maui Invitational undefeated

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 20, 2017
Gabriela Reyna, WSU athlete, reads a book to Heather Crumps' third grade class at Adams Elementary.

Shocker athletes give back through reading program

Aliyah Funschelle, Reporter
November 15, 2017
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