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Mack Smith

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Pitchers Jace Miner and Grant Adler return to Wichita State after transferring out for one year

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 18, 2025
In 2024, head baseball coach Brian Green focuses on the game from the dugout against Oklahoma State University. Wichita State lost 9-5 at Riverfront Stadium on April 10.

Baseball drops opening series but avoids sweep against McNeese State

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 17, 2025
The Wichita State softball team cheers after a home run on April 26 against the University of North Texas. (File photo)

Softball struggles against top competition, finishes 1-4 at Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 16, 2025
Graduate student guard Taylor Jameson is fouled at the end of the game against Rice. Jameson was fouled four times by the Owls.

Women’s basketball beats Rice at home in a 60-57 thriller

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 15, 2025
Junior guard Princess Anderson daps up freshman guard KP Parr before a game against Rice. The game against the Owls on Feb. 15 was Anderson's first-ever start as a Shocker.

Women's basketball head coach Terry Nooner talks with his team before the game starts on Feb. 15. The Shockers won, 60-57, against the Rice Owls.

Junior forward Bre'Yon White high-fives members of the dance team. White scored six points in the 60-57 win against Rice University.

Senior center Aicha Ndour high-fives Wichita State cheerleaders after a 60-57 win against Rice University. Ndour led the team in rebounds with 13 on Feb. 15.

Junior forward Maimouna Sissoko dances at the conclusion of the game against Rice University. Sissoko finished with one point and one rebound in the win against the Owls.

Senior center Ella Anciaux high-fives players from Rice University after the game on Feb. 15. Anciaux finished the game with two rebounds.

Sophomore guard Salese Blow guards an inbound pass on Feb. 15. The Shockers forced 17 turnovers against Rice University.

WSU women's basketball head coach Terry Nooner puts his hands on his head in shock on Feb. 15. The Shockers committed 11 turnovers and 15 fouls, but beat Rice.

Sophomore guard Salese Blow, junior guard Princess Anderson and forward Jayla Murray wait to be introduced as starters against Rice University. The trio combined for 25 points in the win against the Owls.

[Photo] Women’s basketball falls apart in third quarter, blown out by Temple

February 19, 2025
(Photo courtesy of Wichita State Athletics)

Michael Mulhollon retires from pitching, joins WSU baseball coaching staff

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 14, 2025
Graduate Student Ellee Eck slides in to third base during the exhibition game against Butler Community College on Oct. 3. Eck previously played for Standford University, appearing in the 2023 and 2024 Womens College Softball World Series.

Wichita State softball off to best start since 1994, sweeps GCU Kickoff Classic

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 9, 2025
Senior forward Ornella Niankan plays defense against a Western Kentucky player on Dec. 8. Wichita State held the Hilltoppers to 28% shooting from the floor in the win.

Wichita State women’s basketball extends losing streak to seven-straight games at Tulsa

Mack Smith, Reporter
February 1, 2025
Taylor Jameson shouts to her teammates as she runs down the court in the third quarter of the Jan. 15 game against Tulane University. Jameson made one rebound and three assists in the game.

Shockers blasted by North Texas, losing streak expands to four games

Mack Smith, Reporter
January 18, 2025
Senior guard Xavier Bell does a behind-the-back dribble move on Dec. 29. Bell finished with a Shocker career-high 29 points in the 87-72 win over Friends.

[Photo] Men’s basketball struggles, but eventually pulls away against cross-town Friends University

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 29, 2024
Senior center Ella Anciaux goes up for the opening tipoff of Wichita State's Dec. 29 game against North Texas. Anciaux didn't score a point in the WSU loss, 62-56.

Women’s basketball begins conference play on a sour note with loss against North Texas

Mack Smith, Reporter
December 29, 2024
Graduates walk off at the conclusion of the ceremony. This would be the 127th commencement at WSU.

Streamers fall at the conclusion of the ceremony.

The Shocker Sound Machine performs the school fight song at the end of the 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony on Dec. 15.

Six graduates take a picture with their diplomas.

WuShock leads out the Shocker Sound Machine. The band played the fight song at the conclusion of the 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony.

Pulip Han sings the Alma Mater Han is music opera performance student.

SGA President Kylee Hower leads out the graduates. Hower carried the Wichita State banner.

WuShock poses in his cap and gown.

First Gentleman waves on students so that he can scan their papers.

Wichita State President Rick Muma fist bumps Garret Heath. Heath received a Masters of Education.

Wichita State President Rick Muma waves on graduates to move forward.

A Wichita State graduate wears her decorated cap. In English, the cap says, "For my parents who came with nothing and gave me everything."

John Kirk speaks during the student welcome section of the ceremony. Kirk is the Graduate Student Council President

WSU faculty stand with there hand over there heart with the National Anthem. The Anthem was sung by Pulip Han.

Matthew Muether speaks at the opening of the ceremony. Muether is the faculty senate president.

Srikanth Reddy Kurri looks down at his diploma. Kurri received a Masters of Science.

Graduates line up in the Aetna Multi-Purpose Center before the ceremony.

Wushock high-fives graduates as he walks off.

WuShock makes snow angles in yellow and black streamers following the conclusion of the 2024 Fall Commencement ceremony.

An undergraduate WSU student holds up her degree during the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony.

PHOTOS: Fall 2024 Commencement

Allison Campbell and Mack Smith
December 15, 2024
Senior forward Ornella Niankan plays defense against a Western Kentucky player on Dec. 8. Wichita State held the Hilltoppers to 28% shooting from the floor in the win.

Women’s basketball leads wire-to-wire, wins first road non-conference game in Terry Nooner era

Mack Smith, Reporter
December 15, 2024
Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam in the first half. The Shockers beat Alcorn State, 78-54, on Dec. 4

[Photo] Ballard sets blocks milestone in men’s basketball blowout win against Alcorn State

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2024
Sophomore guard Salese Blow drives into the paint on Dec. 2. Blow finished the game with 13 points.

[Photo] Women’s basketball ends three-game losing streak with new offensive gameplan

Evan Tong, Reporter
December 2, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly dribbles the ball between his legs on Nov. 18.

Men’s basketball suffers first season loss, worst margin of defeat since 1994 against #18 Florida

Mack Smith, Reporter
November 29, 2024
Senior center Quincy Ballard throws down a two-handed slam. Ballard finished the game against Saint Louis with eight points and seven rebounds.

Men’s basketball gives thanks to clutch Beverly, Hill in overtime win against Minnesota

Mack Smith, Reporter
November 28, 2024
Redshirt senior guard Harlond Beverly throws down a dunk in the first half against Saint Louis. The Shockers beat the Billikens in Kansas City, 88-63.

[Photo] WSU men’s basketball rides second half run to blow out Billikens in Kansas City

Jacob Unruh, Sports Editor
November 23, 2024
Junior forward Corey Washington shoots a go-ahead 3-pointer against Monmouth in the second half. Washington's shot would prove to be the game-winner on Nov. 18.

[Photo] Corey Washington’s late scores send men’s basketball past Monmouth

Owen Prothro, Assistant Sports Editor
November 18, 2024
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