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Marshall Sunner

Marshall Sunner, Former sports editor

Marshall Sunner was the sports editor for The Sunflower. Sunner majored in communications with a journalism emphasis. He was born and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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Darron Boatright has been the Athletic Director at Wichita State since 2016. He also serves as a member of the President’s Executive Team and reports directly to the President.

WSU athletic department to make small budget cuts in July; regionalized scheduling approach in line to save money during pandemic

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
May 9, 2020
Don Hall, WSU basketball public address announcer, killed in car accident

Don Hall, WSU basketball public address announcer, killed in car accident

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
April 29, 2020
Wichita State junior Ryleigh Buck gets a hit during the game against Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK on March 6, 2019. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower.)

“We won’t take it for granted:” Wichita State softball seniors announce intentions to return to team in 2020

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
April 20, 2020
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Kansas Board of Regents approves Wichita State’s request to raze Cessna Stadium

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
April 15, 2020
Charles Koch Arena was selected as an early voting period. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Student Senate asks university for representation in athletic funding process

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
April 9, 2020
Courtesy: JaDun Michael/Twitter

Former WSU commit JaDun Michael announces pledge to Elon

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
April 6, 2020
Courtesy: Jadun Michael/Twitter

Former WSU commit JaDun Michael announces reopening of recruitment

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 30, 2020
Charity Bush, a WSU senior, asks one of the American Idol staffers a question before her audition in Wichita in September 2019. She hoped her regular vocal performances at her Wichita church would give her an edge over the competition. Though she wasn't chosen to move to the next round, she said the experience was awesome.

Top-10 competition based television shows sports fans could find therapeutic during quarantine

Marshall Sunner and Sean Marty
March 26, 2020
Wichita State freshman Jamarius Burton cheers with senior Markis McDuffie after drawing a foul towards the end of the first half. WSU played UCF on Jan. 16, 2019 at Charles Koch Arena.

‘They all got “me, me, me” egos’: Markis McDuffie doesn’t think transfers are leaving because of internal issues

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 20, 2020
Ron Baker drives to the basket during the Wichita State vs Kentucky game Sunday evening inside the Scottrade Center Arena in St. Louis for the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. That wasn't enough as The Shockers failed to beat the Wildcats and lost 78-76.

Top-10 NCAA basketball games to re-watch while in self-quarantine

Marshall Sunner and Sean Marty
March 19, 2020
Senior Jaime Echenique and sophomore Jamarius Burton wait to load the bus outside of Texas Wesleyan after hearing the news of the AAC Tournament cancellation on Thursday, March 12.

OPINION: We deserve the right to talk to athletes during the pandemic

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 17, 2020
Marshall Sunner, sports editor for the Sunflower News, sits inside Texas Wesleyan and reports on the AAC Tournament cancellation announcement on Thursday, March 12.

OPINION: Covering the tournament that wasn’t

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 17, 2020
Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield calls a timeout after grabbing a loose ball during the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Grant Sherfield enters NCAA transfer portal

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 16, 2020
The American Athletic Conference tournement trophy sits in the concourse of the FedExForum before Wichita State's semifinal game against Cincinnati on March 16, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus / The Sunflower.)

BREAKING: AAC suspends all spring sports indefinitely

Marshall Sunner and Kylie Cameron
March 12, 2020
The Wichita State Men's Basketball team walks out of the Texas Wesleyan weight room after hearing the news of the American Athletic Conference cancellation on Thursday, March 12.

‘We wanted to do what was right:’ AAC cancels conference tournament, NCAA follows with cancellation of all spring sports

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
Wichita State junior Trey Wade and freshman Tyson Etienne sit on their phones at Texas Wesleyan University, reacting to the news of the cancellation of the AAC conference championship tournament.

AAC Tournament cancelled, March Madness in jeopardy due to COVID-19

Marshall Sunner, Sunner
March 12, 2020
Wichita State's Jamarius Burton and Tulsa's Darien Jackson wrestle for the ball during the game on Sunday, March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Understanding the bubble: How trustworthy is Joe Lunardi?

Marshall Sunner, Sports Reporter
March 12, 2020
Wichita State fans celebrate during the second half of the game against Lipscomb on April 2, 2019 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

NCAA, AAC announce protocol changes for tournaments due to COVID-19

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique dunks the ball during the second half of the game against Central Florida on Jan. 25 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Jaime Echenique named AAC 2nd Team All-Conference

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 10, 2020
Wichita State players embrace senior Jaime Echenique as the clock expires during the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

‘It will be hard to leave this place’: Echenique goes out strong in final regular-season victory over Tulsa

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique laughs with junior Trey Wade as the clock ticks down in the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

GALLERY: Wichita State washes away Tulsa, finish regular season 23-8

Marshall Sunner and Morgan Anderson
March 9, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis jumps to hug senior Jaime Echenique after the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique raises his jersey during senior night festivities after the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman DeAntoni Gordon reacts after the double technicals were issued late in the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tulsa's Isaiah Hill and Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson stand forehead-to-forehead during the second half of the game on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena. Both players were issued technical fouls.

Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson gets shoved by Tulsa's Reggie Jones during the second half of the game on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena. Jones was issued a technical foul.

Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson fights for a loose ball during the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique hugs Head Coach Gregg Marshall after subbing out for the final time of his regular season collegiate career during the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield shoots a contested jumper during the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Former Shocker guard Grant Sherfield commits to Nevada

March 23, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique goes up for a hook shot during the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State junior Trey Wade shoots a three-pointer during the second half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tulsa's Elijah Joiner argues a foul call during the second half of the game against WSU on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson pokes the ball away from Tulsa's Elijah Joiner during the first half of the game against the Golden Hurricane on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tulsa's Elijah Joiner goes up for a layup during the first half of the game against Wichita State on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tulsa's Martins Igbanu reacts after turning the ball over during the first half of the game against Wichita State on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Tulsa's Isaiah Hill drives past Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield during the first half of the game against the Shockers on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton swipes the ball away from Tulsa's Brandon Rachal in the first half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique attempts to block a shot during the first half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson celebrates on bench after a made three-pointer during the first half of the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique points towards the sky prior to the game against Tulsa on March 8 inside of Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique defends against Tulsa's Martins Igbanu during his last home game at Charles Koch Arena on Sunday, March 8.

[Photo] Shockers secure AAC No. 4 seed with season finale victory over Tulsa

March 8, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique smiles after getting fouled during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

A pledge, Grand Theft Auto, and moving to America: Basketball isn’t Jaime Echenique’s only takeaway

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 5, 2020
Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield looks to pass during the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Sherfield shines in return after rumor he had quit the team

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 2, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis shoots a three-pointer during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State overcomes 24-point deficit, keeps at-large NCAA Tournament hopes alive

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
March 1, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis fights for the ball with Temple's Quinton Rose during the first half of the game against the Owls on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

GALLERY: Shockers outlast Owls, 72-69, to avenge early season loss

Marshall Sunner and Selena Favela
February 28, 2020
Temple's Nate Pierre-Louis shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against Wichita State on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Temple's Quinton Rose reacts after losing against Wichita State on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Temple's Quinton Rose goes up for a layup during the second half of the game against Wichita State on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall pleads to a referee after a foul call during the second half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Temple's Quinton Rose prepares to go up for a shot during the game against Wichita State on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne celebrates after junior Trey Wade hit a three-pointer in the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State junior Trey Wade goes up for a layup during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Noah Fernandes motions to excite the crowd during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton dunks the ball during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne goes up for a layup during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton looks to make a pass during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique reacts after being stripped during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State junior Trey Wade dunks the ball during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Wade breaks out of slump to help secure victory over Temple

February 28, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique dunks the ball during the first half of the game against Temple on Feb. 27 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Freshman Noah Fernandes defends against Temple Thursday inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Shockers survive, avenge early-season loss to Temple

Sean Marty, Reporter
February 27, 2020
Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne starts to drive towards the paint during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

‘There’s basketball gods’: Shockers sitting on the NCAA Tournament bubble

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 27, 2020
Wichita State freshman Cade Clemons celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of the game against Kansas State on Feb. 26 at Eck Stadium.

[Photo] Shocker baseball finishes homestand on 5-game winning streak

February 27, 2020
Wichita State freshman Cade Clemons celebrates after hitting a home run during the third inning of the game against Kansas State on Feb. 26 at Eck Stadium.

[Photo] Shocker baseball finishes homestand on 5-game winning streak

Sean Marty, Reporter
February 27, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Erik Stevenson gets stripped by Cincinnati's Jarron Cumberland during the first half of the game against Cincinnati on Feb. 6 inside Charles Koch Arena.

ANALYSIS: An in-depth look at which plays hurt the Shockers against Cincinnati

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 26, 2020
Two years out of college, former editor of The Sunflower Chance Swaim was awarded the George Polk Award for political reporting along with other Wichita Eagle reporters, Dion Lefler and Jonathan Shorman.

Former Sunflower editor earns prestigious national award

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Wichita State sophomore Caitlin Bingham throws a strike during the game against Tulsa on April 27, 2019 at Collins Family Softball Complex in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Photo by Joseph Barringhaus/The Sunflower).

Shocker softball salvages 2 wins after slow start in Easton Bama Bash

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 24, 2020
Wichita State Head Coach Gregg Marshall yells towards his players during the first half of the game against Tulane on Feb. 16 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Shockers lose another heartbreaker to Bearcats, fall closer to NCAA Tournament bubble

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 23, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique calls for a pass during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

‘You’re forced to make a decision’: Here’s why Jaime Echenique is a problem for opposing teams

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 21, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique smiles after getting fouled during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

GALLERY: Shockers trample past Bulls in nail-biter, move to 20-6

Marshall Sunner, Sports Editor
February 20, 2020
Wichita State senior Jaime Echenique smiles after getting fouled during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Jaime Echenique set to become first Colombian in NBA history

December 30, 2021
The Wichita State bench celebrates after a dunk during the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State junior Asbjørn Midtgaard flexes in celebration on the bench during the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton shoots a three-pointer during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall reacts to a foul call during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

A young Wichita State fan stands on a table and cheers during a timeout during the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton reacts after being called for an offensive foul during the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis celebrates after Jamarius Burton's dunk in the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton looks to pass the ball during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis encourages his teammates from the bench during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Shockers complete coaching staff for upcoming season

November 23, 2020
Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne prepares for a dribble hand-off during the second half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne prepares to pass the ball during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton prepares to go up for a layup during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis goes up for a layup during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Tyson Etienne looks to pass the ball during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Grant Sherfield guards a USF ball-handler in the backcourt during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton shoots a shot during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

The South Florida bench celebrates after a made basket during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State freshman Noah Fernandes goes up for a layup during the first half of the game against USF on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State sophomore Jamarius Burton prepares to cross over two USF defenders during the game against the Bulls on Feb. 20 inside Charles Koch Arena.

[Photo] Former Shocker guard Jamarius Burton commits to Texas Tech

April 13, 2020
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