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Fans go wild during the Aftershocks' game against the Ex-Pats during the TBT on Friday, July 16.

TBT provides the chance for Koch Arena to return to full capacity

July 19, 2021
Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner talks to the team during the Regional Final game against OU on May 23.

Shocker Softball adds two players from the transfer portal

July 13, 2021
Online classes are a common class choice during summer.

Professor gets creative with online lab classes

June 30, 2021
Presley Bell promoted to pitching coach for Shocker Softball

Presley Bell promoted to pitching coach for Shocker Softball

June 24, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange watches her teammates from the sideline during the Regional Final game against OU on May 23.

Shocker Softball season comes to a close with Regional Final loss to Oklahoma 

May 23, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard runs home during the game against Texas A&M on May 23.

Shockers advance to NCAA Regional Championship

May 23, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan celebrates with teammates during the game against Texas A&M on May 21.

Madison Perrigan’s two home runs lead the Shockers to an opening round victory over Texas A&M

May 22, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan runs home during the game against UCF on May 15.

Shockers secure No. 2 seed in Norman Regional

May 19, 2021
Shockers win first-ever AAC tournament tittle after beating UCF 7-4 in the championship game on May 15.

Shockers win their first ever AAC Conference Tournament 

May 15, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Lauren Mills celebrates at home base during the game against Tulsa on May 14.

Shockers advance to their first AAC Tournament Championship

May 15, 2021
Wichita State softball players have a little pep talk equipped with high fives all around during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Shockers rack up 12 conference awards 

May 13, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan gathers with her teammates during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Shocker Softball secures the No. 1 seed heading into the AAC Tournament 

May 13, 2021
Courtney Minor poses for a photo in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Philosophy senior reflects on future dreams

May 11, 2021
Wichita State freshman Madyson Espinosa is introduced during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Softball wins its first American Athletic Conference title

May 9, 2021
Wichita State, senior Ryeilgh Buck watches the ball during a game against University of Oklahoma at Wilkins Stadium on April 4

Shockers drop final regular season game to No. 1 Oklahoma

May 7, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange and Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan strategize durring the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Softball seniors’ extra year of eligibility makes a lasting impact

May 7, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney throws the ball during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Shockers win final conference series against Tulsa

May 4, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against Oklahoma State at Wilkins Stadium on April 27, 2021.

Neleigh Herring’s late home run clinches upset victory over No. 11 Oklahoma State

April 28, 2021
Wichita State freshman Addison Barnard jogs to the dugout during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 25.

Addison Barnard stands out in first season of her college career

April 26, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against South Florida at Wilkins Stadium on April 24, 2021.

Softball drops first conference series of the season

April 25, 2021
Wichita State senior Madison Perrigan hits a grand slam during the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Shockers pick up three wins against No. 23 UCF

April 20, 2021
Interested in the history of WSU? A Walk with Wu is for you

Interested in the history of WSU? A Walk with Wu is for you

April 19, 2021
Wichita State players talks with head coach Kristi Bredbenner during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner collects her 600th win in the Shockers victory against UMKC 

April 15, 2021
Wichita State senior Bailey Lange pitches during the game against Houston at Wilkins Stadium on April 9, 2021.

Softball collects second straight series sweep with four wins over Houston

April 11, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney looks to swing during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Matchup against No. 1 Oklahoma postponed

April 7, 2021
Wichita State players talks with head coach Kristi Bredbenner during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Shockers win second AAC series with sweep of Memphis

April 6, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Sydney McKinney celebrates after hitting a home-run during the game against ECU at Wilkins Stadium on Mar. 28, 2021.

Softball picks up series victory in conference opener

March 28, 2021
Carolyn Copple stands next to Millie the Millipede on the Wichita State University campus.

Carolyn Copple shares how her passion for art came full circle

March 24, 2021
Wichita State junior Caitlin Bingham pitches at Wichita State game on March 11, 2021.

Shockers collect highest ranked win during Mizuno Classic

March 23, 2021
The team celebrates after four home runs.

Softball finish Wichita State Tournament 2-0

March 16, 2021
The 2021 Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference was held March 12, 2021.

8th annual Gender and Sexuality Conference goes virtual this semester

March 14, 2021
A fulfilling, rewarding career may be at your fingertips if you know how to network. (NAPS)

Virtual career fair creates conveniency for students and employers

March 7, 2021
Sophomore Pedro Cupertino studies in the Ablah Library. While masks and social distancing are required at the library, staff are working to provide students with the resources they need.

Student Ambassadors Society raising money for access to academic resources

March 1, 2021
Junior Erin McDonald winds up for a pitch during the game against Cowley Community College on Monday.

Shockers run-rule Creighton on Saturday

February 28, 2021
WSU Weekly Briefing featured Barton School business dean Larisa Genin. The briefing was held on Thursday, Sept 26 2019 in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Barton School of Business ranked high in online programs

February 24, 2021
Assistant Music Professor Phillip Black plays tuba at the performance held inside Weidemann Recital Hall Sunday.

Assistant music professor performs solo and collaborative works

February 9, 2021
Students can now run for spots in the Student Government Association

Students can now run for spots in the Student Government Association

February 3, 2021
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