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Grant Cohen

Grant Cohen, Former reporter

Grant Cohen was a reporter for The Sunflower. Cohen majored in communications with an emphasis in journalism with a minor in sports management.

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Nico Hernandez throws a left hook against Pat Gutierrez during the first round at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Hernandez making Hartman Arena his boxing home

Grant Cohen, Reporter
August 13, 2017
Wichita State third baseman Alec Bohm slides to third base during the game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 29, 2017)

Shockers exit MVC with loss to Missouri State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 26, 2017
Wichita State infielder Jordan Boyer slides to third base during the game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 29, 2017)

Red hot Redbirds put Shockers on brink of elimination

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 25, 2017
Wichita State senior Zach Lewis winds up a pitch against Evansville at Eck Stadium.

Pitching shuts down Salukis, advances Shockers in MVC Tournament

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 24, 2017
Wichita State sophomore Greyson Jenista bats against Evansville Friday evening at Eck Stadium.

Evansville’s late-game power gives Shockers 17-inning loss

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 13, 2017
Members of the Shocker softball team greet sophomore Laurie Derrico after a home run against Evansville.

Saying Goodbye

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 7, 2017

Hitz’s squeeze bunt gives Shockers 12-inning victory

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 6, 2017
Student Body President Emeritus Joseph Shepard says he was verbally attacked by Stacey Steffes-Sundquist, mother of Student Body President Paige Hungate following the Student Government end-of-year banquet Thursday night at the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Student Body President Hungate’s parents subject of alleged racial incident directed at former Student Body President Shepard

Chance Swaim, Jenna Farhat, and Evan Pflugradt
May 5, 2017
Kirsten Manson, a senior majoring in exercise science poses with Melissa Daily, a senior majoring in computer science. The two have been friends throughout their four years of college.

Rowing brings two seniors lifelong friendship

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
May 4, 2017
Junior Mackenzie Wright rounds third base on her way to home to score against Indiana State.

Losses to Northern Iowa spoil hopes of regular season title

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 30, 2017
Senior Willie Schwanke watches a pitch at the plate on April 19 against Kansas. Schwanke moved from pitcher to designated hitter this season. (File photo)

Senior’s trust in coaches leads to hitting opportunity

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 27, 2017
Wichita State senior Ashley Johnson (5) prepares to swing Wednesday against Missouri State. (Apr. 19, 2017)

Salukis sweep Shockers in Carbondale

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 24, 2017
Wichita State senior Ashley Johnson (5) prepares to swing Wednesday against Missouri State. (Apr. 19, 2017)

Home runs from Wright, Adams force Missouri State split

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 22, 2017
Lauren, Luke and Lindsay O’Neal (left to right) enjoy dinner with their parents at Knolla’s Pizza’s east location at Central and Oliver on Tuesday evening. Knolla’s Pizza first opened in Orlando, Florida in 1981 then came to Wichita in 1988.

Best of Wichita: Knolla’s voted best pizza for third year

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 21, 2017
Senior Katie Malone delivers a pitch against Indiana State.

Malone’s shutout gives Shockers sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 15, 2017
Director of Operations Scott Gurss leads graduate manager Zach Reding out of the dugout following a shoving match with WSU baseball players Dayton Dugas and Greyson Jenista.

Manager kicked off baseball team following dugout fight

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 15, 2017
Senior Kelli Spring tags an Indiana State player during a double play in the top of the fifth inning of Friday's first game.

Shockers bounce back from six-run deficit, defeat Indiana State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 14, 2017
Kaden Griffin high jumps Tuesday in Cessna Stadium during the K.T. Woodman Multi-Events. Griffin won the Decathlon with a personal best of 6,816. (April 11, 2017)

Shocker multi-event winners highlight opening days of KT Woodman

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 13, 2017
Freshman Kiersten Otte gets ready to run to third base during the game against Tulsa.

Injury to Tulsa pitcher allows Shockers to grab lead in sixth, get win

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 6, 2017
Wichita State freshman Madison Perrigan (00) looks on after a hit Saturday afternoon against Illinois State. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Softball’s sweep ruined on Loyola walk-off

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2017
Hopeful SGA vice president Breck Towner and his running mate Paige Hungate answer questions from the audience at the SGA presidential debate in the CAC theater. Towner does not like pineapple on pizza.

Cohen: Can we believe either SGA candidates’ side on supporting WSU sports?

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
April 3, 2017
Wichita State football great Linwood Sexton dies at age 90

Wichita State football great Linwood Sexton dies at age 90

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 29, 2017
UTEP's Adams hired as women's coach

UTEP’s Adams hired as women’s coach

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 29, 2017
Nico Hernandez cut the angle against Pat Gutierrez during the second round at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Hernandez focused on pro career, future at Wichita State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2017
Freshman Jacob Katzfey waits for a chance to run to home base during the game against Texas Tech Saturday.

Hitting struggles result in weekend sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2017
Wichita State junior Mackenzie Wright (10) gestures to the team during their Saturday afternoon matchup with Illinois State. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Wright’s grand slam, six RBIs help Shockers avoid weekend sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 27, 2017
Nico Hernandez throws a left hook against Pat Gutierrez during the first round at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Nico Hernandez gets win by TKO in pro debut

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 26, 2017
Wichita State freshman Madison Perrigan (00) looks on after a hit Saturday afternoon against Illinois State. (Mar. 25, 2017)

Double-digit hits gives ISU Saturday sweep

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 25, 2017
Junior Trey Vickers tags the base to get a Texas Tech player out.

Late rally not enough to push Shockers past No. 3 Texas Tech

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 24, 2017
Junior McKenzie Adams bunts the ball against Nebraska. Wichita State overcame a 5-1 deficit by scoring five runs in the sixth inning to win 7-5.

Shockers score five runs in sixth inning to defeat Nebraska

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 20, 2017
Shocker basketball legend dies at age 75

Shocker basketball legend dies at age 75

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 16, 2017
Softball ends five-game losing streak in Tulsa

Softball ends five-game losing streak in Tulsa

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 13, 2017
Dave Dahl pumps up the crowd with his speech at the pep rally in the Marriott St. Louis Grand before the Bradley game on March 3, 2017. Dahl is a broadcast for Wichita State.

Dahl manages life as a broadcaster and judge

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
Wichita State head coach Linda Hargrove applauds her players on a play. Shockers took the win with a final score of 69-68. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Hargrove prepares for final games as coach; department searches for replacement

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
Wichita State senior Hannah Mortimer (2) looks towards her team Sunday afternoon in Charles Koch Arena. Mortimer is an outgoing senior and was honored in a ceremony after the game. (Feb. 26, 2017)

Women’s basketball looking to get back into NCAA Tournament

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
The national athem is sung as the Shockers and Redbirds await the start of the MVC championship game.

Students use different strategies to win bracket pools

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 9, 2017
Sophomore Greyson Jenista hits the ball and advances to first base in a game against Omaha.

Baseball upsets No. 13 Oklahoma, ends losing streak

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 7, 2017
Wichita State junior Mackenzie Wright (10) watches after a hit Wednesday afternoon against Oklahoma. (Mar. 1, 2017)

Softball’s hitting struggles gives way to No. 9 OU

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
March 2, 2017
Katie Malone pitches during the scrimmage in Wilkins Stadium on Feb. 7, 2017.

Softball ends weekend undefeated

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
Wichita State senior Hannah Mortimer (2) puts her hand around Angiee Tompkins (40) in the second half of Sunday’s game. (Feb. 26, 2017)

Seniors shine in final home game

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 28, 2017
Shooting team continues to establish itself

Shooting team continues to establish itself

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 27, 2017
Junior Cody Tyler pitches against Grand Canyon University during the second game of the double header at Eck Stadium Saturday afternoon. Tyler pitched a career high nine strikeouts.

Pitching gives WSU a pair of shutout wins

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 25, 2017
Wichita State freshman Kayla Williams goes for a layup Friday night against Loyola. (Feb. 24, 2017)

Defense shuts down Loyola in 22-point victory

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 24, 2017
WuShock crowd-surfs over the student section in the second half of the game against Evansville in Koch Arena. (Feb. 21, 2017)

Cohen: Student Section final assessment — not bad, but could be better

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 22, 2017
Wichita State forward Rangie Bessard moves past Bradley defenders in an attempt to score.

Women’s basketball gets back to winning ways

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 20, 2017
The Wichita State softball team meets together after practice Tuesday afternoon.

Softball continues to build off historic 2016 season

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Injured pitcher Jenni Brooks cheers on Ryleigh Buck after she hits a homer in the scrimmage on Feb. 7, 2017. Brooks coached third base during the scrimmage. Brooks has continued to find ways to be involved with the team despite her injury.

‘I pushed through it’

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Like father, like son

Like father, like son

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Sophomore transfer looks for fresh start at WSU

Sophomore transfer looks for fresh start at WSU

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 16, 2017
Wichita State forward Rangie Bessard leaps to score against Evansville. Bessard scored a total of 26 points throughout the game Friday night. (Feb. 10, 2017)

Bessard’s game-winner puts Shockers back on track

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 10, 2017
Ryleigh Buck is greeted by her teammates after hitting a home run in a scrimmage on Feb. 7, 2017.

Softball begins season in Houston

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 9, 2017
File photo

Cessna Stadium to host MVC Championship

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 8, 2017
Keke Thompson drives into the lane Sunday afternoon against Missouri State. Wichita State lost 60-65.

Bears break Shockers’ five-game streak

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
February 5, 2017
Wichita State senior Jody Larson (11) attempts to bump the ball back to Indiana State Saturday night in Charles Koch Arena.

Jody Larson to turn pro after graduation

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 30, 2017
Shockers cheer on their teammates during first half of the game at Koch Arena. WSU has won its fourth straight game on Friday against Indiana State.

Hargrove guides Shockers to fourth consecutive win in debut

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 28, 2017
New Wichita State women’s basketball coach, Linda Hargove, speaks at the press conference on Monday afternoon about accepting the position at WSU. Hargrove will finish the season as head coach.

Linda Hargrove returns to coaching Friday

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017
Wichita State senior Jaleesa Chapel commentates on Illinois State game at Charles Koch Arena. Chapel did her first television broadcast for The Valley on ESPN3.

‘A blessing in disguise’

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 26, 2017
Wichita State forward Angiee Tompkins moves to block Redbird guard Brechelle Beachum at Koch Arena Sunday afternoon.

Tompkins’ career-high, fourth quarter defense gives Shockers third straight

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Wichita State women's basketball coach Jody Adams cuts down nets in Koch Arena during a pep rally on Wednesday. The rally was to celebrate the Shockers' first conference title in school history.

Jody Adams-Birch is out. What’s next?

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Head coach, Jody Adams-Birch, yells at the referee about a perceived missed call Sunday afternoon. The game marked the beginning of Adams-Birch’s ninth season coaching the Wichita State women’s basketball team.

Jody Adams-Birch, Wichita State agree to part ways

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 22, 2017
Wichita State assistant coach Kirk Crawford takes over coaching Friday evening against Bradley. Jan. 20, 2017

Shockers win second consecutive, Adams-Birch serves first game of leave

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 20, 2017
Head coach, Jody Adams-Birch, yells at the referee about a perceived missed call against Creighton earlier this year. She soon parted ways with WSU.

Wichita State’s Jody Adams-Birch sidelined from head coaching duties in weekend games

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017
Women’s basketball looking to build off Evansville win

Women’s basketball looking to build off Evansville win

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
January 19, 2017
Junior forward Rangie Bessard drives to the basket against Drake. Bessard had a career-high of 32 points, but the Shockers ended up losing 83-76.

Bessard’s career-high not enough to lift Shockers past Drake

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
December 30, 2016
Wichita State junior Angiee Tompkins puts up a lay-up during Wednesday night’s home game against South Dakota State.

Lady Jackrabbits out-jump, out-rebound Shockers

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
Fans raise their hands in the air as a Wichita State player takes a free throw shot Tuesday night in Charles Koch Arena.

Cohen: Athletics has the right to sell student tickets

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
December 21, 2016
The Sunflower

Students outside U.S. find stay in Wichita for different purposes

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
December 7, 2016
Sophomore Tabitha Brown (10) goes for a kill against TCU in the third set Friday night at Bob Devaney Sports Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wichita State ended up losing in four sets.

Volleyball takes early exit in NCAA Tournament

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
December 2, 2016
Wichita State celebrates during the final moments of Saturday night’s home game. WSU will face TCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday.

Shockers set to play TCU, potential rematch with Nebraska in NCAA Tournament

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 27, 2016
Wichita State puts their hands in after Saturday’s sweep of Indiana State. The Shockers will find out who they play in the NCAA tournament on Sunday at 9 p.m.

Shockers punch ticket into NCAA Tournament with win over Missouri State

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 26, 2016
Junior Keke Thompson drives to the net Against Newman. Thompson was one of the top scorers in Saturday's exhibition.

Shockers end losing streak with win over Northeastern

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 26, 2016
Wichita State senior Dani Mostrom (6) goes to return the ball to Indiana State. Mostrom had a career-high of 31 digs on Friday.

Career-high’s from Hiebert, Mostrom send volleyball into MVC championship

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 25, 2016
Kayla Williams (13) and Lauren Works (12) fight for the ball in Wichita State's season opener against Creighton at Koch Arena.

No. 11 Stanford shuts down Shockers

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 25, 2016
Junior Emily Hiebert sets up the ball for junior Abbie Lehman in a game against IUPUI at Charles Koch Arena. Hiebert was the first WSU player to win Setter of the Year on Thursday.

Hiebert wins MVC Setter of the Year, five players named to All-MVC teams

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 24, 2016
Brittany Martin (20) dribbles around Audrey Faber Sunday afternoon in Koch Arena. Wichita State beat Creighton 62-54.

Shockers drop third straight in Cancun Challenge

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 24, 2016
The Sunflower

Volleyball not relying on at-large chances

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 21, 2016
Brittany Martin (20) dribbles around Audrey Faber Sunday afternoon in Koch Arena. Wichita State beat Creighton 62-54.

Women’s basketball drops second straight to UT-Arlington

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 21, 2016
Brittany Martin (20) dribbles around Audrey Faber Sunday afternoon in Koch Arena.

Women’s basketball focused on playing four quarters

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Baseball signs 12 players in early signing period

Baseball signs 12 players in early signing period

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Baseball signs 12 players in early signing period

Baseball signs 12 players in early signing period

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 17, 2016
Junior guard Keke Thompson drives to the lane on Sunday against Creighton. Thompson knocked in two free throws to tie the game late, but UMKC won 56-54 on Tuesday. Photo by Hannah Roberts

Shockers fourth quarter comeback falls short to UMKC

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
The Sunflower

Former assistants thrive as head coaches

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
Wichita State guard Hannah Mortimer (2) cheers on her team during Wednesday night’s exhibition against Newman.

Mortimer soaking up coaching from practices, sidelines

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
Bridgette Gordon, assistant coach for the women’s basketball team, is introduced at Shocker Madness.

Assistant coach uses lessons from hall of fame playing career

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
The Sunflower

Q&A with commissioner Doug Elgin

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
Wichita State guard Jaleesa Chapel goes for a layup against Newman.

Women’s basketball returns experienced from rebuilding season

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 15, 2016
Wichita State seniors Katy Dudzinski (4), Dani Mostrom (6), and Jody Larson (11) pose together before their final home game of their college careers. The girls were given flowers during a ceremony Saturday night honoring the outgoing seniors.

Seniors leave Koch Arena with emotions high

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 14, 2016
Tabitha Brown goes up for a kill against Indiana State. Brown had 17 kills in WSU's win. Photo by Matt Crow

Brown’s 17 kills extends volleyball’s 20-win streak to 14 seasons

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 12, 2016
Junior Keke Thompson drives to the net Against Newman. Thompson was one of the top scorers in Saturday's exhibition.

Lockhart’s last-second layup gives WSU victory in exhibition finale

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 7, 2016
The Sunflower

Cohen: Students need to start living up to ‘Shocker Nation’ name

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 7, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Pompeo chats with a WSU class earlier this month. President-elect Donald Trump selected Pompeo as the C.I.A. Director.

‘More work to do’ for Incumbent Kansas congressman Mike Pompeo

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
The Sunflower

Students reflect on favorite costumes

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Rangie Bessard pulled in nine rebounds in the second half while adding 19 points in Wichita State's victory Wednesday night.

Bessard, newcomers outmuscle Newman

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
November 3, 2016
Mostrom puts Shockers back on track

Mostrom puts Shockers back on track

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 29, 2016
Senior Ugis Jocis finished 12th at last season’s MVC championships with a time of 24:32.98 in the 8K race

Bradley stands in cross country’s way of MVC Championship

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 27, 2016
Junior Emily Hiebert sets up the ball for junior Abbie Lehman in a game against IUPUI at Charles Koch Arena. Hiebert was the first WSU player to win Setter of the Year on Thursday.

Hiebert’s play setting up volleyball’s success

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 13, 2016
Mikaela Raudsepp, senior outside hitter, serves the ball.

Raudsepp’s 14 digs helps volleyball to third straight sweep, first place standing

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Tabitha Brown (10) encourages teammates before the next match.

Volleyball looks to move to first in conference after match with Southern Illinois

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 10, 2016
Tour'e Murry, a former WSU guard, now plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

[Photo] Former Shocker searching for NBA home

Grant Cohen, Sports Editor
October 8, 2016
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