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Joe Baker

Joe Baker, Former sports reporter

Joe Baker was a sports reporter for The Sunflower. From Andover, Kansas, Baker majored in communications with an emphasis in journalism.

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Farewell from Baker: Sports reporter takes ‘great pride’ in time spent at The Sunflower

Farewell from Baker: Sports reporter takes ‘great pride’ in time spent at The Sunflower

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
May 5, 2021
Wichita State designated hitter Willie Schwanke rounds third base before scoring during the first game against Illinois State at Eck Stadium (April 28, 2017)

Former Shocker standout discovers new passion for videography

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
April 25, 2021
Wichita State freshman, Cooper Elliot runs toward the ball during a game against Kansas University at Eck Stadium on March 23.

Shocker Baseball swept by Green Wave

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
April 20, 2021
Wichita State junior, Hunter Gibson is up to bat during a game against Houston at Riverfront Stadium on April 10.

Shockers sweep Houston, extend winning streak to seven games

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
April 12, 2021
Nelson and Tiffany Wade prepare to watch their sons Trey and Trevin during WSU's First Four matchup against Drake on Thursday.

The Wade brothers shine on College Basketball’s biggest stage

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
March 20, 2021
WSU Men’s Basketball Head Manager plays a crucial behind the scenes role to the Shockers’ success 

WSU Men’s Basketball Head Manager plays a crucial behind the scenes role to the Shockers’ success 

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
March 17, 2021
Wichita State players gather during the game against USF at Dickies Arena on Mar. 12.

Shocker set to face off against No. 5 seed Cincinnati Bearcats in Conference Semifinals

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2021
The exterior of the Dickies Arena in Forth Worth, Texas.

COVID-19 precautions for the AAC Tournament

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2021
Wichita State freshman Ricky Council IV cuts the net celebrating Wichita State first AAC regular season title on March 6 at Charles Koch Arena.

How Ricky Council IV has made an instant impact in his freshman season

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
March 8, 2021
Wichita State junior Asia Strong gets set to shoot a free-throw during the game against Southern on Dec. 4 at Koch Area.

Asia Strong makes impact in first season as a Shocker

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
February 23, 2021
Wichita State junior Asia Strong makes a pass during the game against Temple on Feb. 5 at Koch Area.

Women’s Basketball falls to Temple

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
February 7, 2021
Wichita State sophomore Tyson Etienne drives to the basket during the game against UCF at Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 30.

Etienne becomes fastest Shocker to 100 triples in overtime win

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
January 31, 2021
Wichita State freshman, Sophie Childs spikes the ball during a scrimmage at Charles Koch Arena on Jan 28.

Shocker Volleyball hosts Black and Yellow Scrimmage in Place of Postponed Matches

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
January 30, 2021
Wichita State redshirt senior Alterique Gilbert looks to pass during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Charles Koch Arena on Jan. 10.

Wichita State snaps six-game losing streak against Cincinnati

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
January 11, 2021
Redshirt senior Alterique Gilbert drives to the basket in WSU's game against Oklahoma State on Dec. 12 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Three takeaways from Saturday’s loss to Oklahoma State

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
December 13, 2020
Wichita State senior Mariah McCully talks to junior Seraphine Bastin during the game against Northern Iowa on Dec. 6 at Koch Area.

Shockers fall to UNI in double overtime

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
December 8, 2020
Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne drives past Oral Roberts guard Sam Kearns at Charles Koch Arena on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019.

Shockers prepare to begin the season short-handed

Sean Marty and Joe Baker
December 2, 2020
Wichita State junior Seraphine Bastin dribbles at the top of the key during the game against Alcorn State on Nov. 30 at Koch Area.

Women’s Basketball defeats Alcorn State, improves to 2-0

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
December 1, 2020
Texas Head Coach Shaka Smart greets Wichita State senior Markis McDuffie at the Marriott Marquis in New York on April 1, 2019.

Who WSU could target as its next head coach

Sean Marty and Joe Baker
November 18, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Nicole Anderson attacks the net while freshmen Marriah Buss and Lauren Mcmahon prepare to block during the Black and Yellow Scrimmage on Saturday.

Buss utilizes postponed season as she prepares for freshman campaign

Joe Baker, Sports Reporter
November 9, 2020
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