Kristy Mace

Junior outside hitter Emerson Wilford attempts a kill on Saturday afternoon against Omaha. The Shockers won a tight matchup, 3-2, as Wilford had 11 kills.

The Shockers celebrate after scoring a point in the second set. Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Wilson, pictured yelling, said her energy after big points helps bring energy to the team. Wichita State beat Temple 3-1 on Sept. 27.

Wichita State University campus view from the third floor balcony of the Rhatigan Student Center on May 2.

Brooklyn Gagnon and Piper Reams laugh as they watch the bowling team’s hype video on Oct. 5. The two seniors were a part of the 2024 national winning team, which recieved their rings at Shocker Madness.

WSU head coach Chris Lamb yells to the players during the fourth set on Oct. 6. Wichita State fell to Rice, 3-2, on Sunday afternoon.

WSU head coach Chris Lamb yells to the players during the fourth set on Oct. 6.

If Wichita State’s men’s basketball team plays anything like what they showed during the Sunday night exhibition against Emporia State University, year two of the head coach Paul Mills era will be significantly more successful than year one. The Shockers never trailed against the Hornets, winning a blowout, 99-53. The scoreline represents an improvement over...

Two days into the practice season of her redshirt sophomore year, Morgan Stout picked a volleyball cart up over her head and threw it out of frustration. That was Ashleigh Houlton’s first impression of Stout when she was hired as an assistant coach for Wichita State in 2022. And Houlton said she “loved it.” “I...

The Wichita State dance team performs a routine at Shocker Madness on Oct. 5. For the 2024-25 season, the dance team will sit in the stands.

Matej Bosnjak gives a confused look to the referee after a Shocker basket on Oct. 27. Bosnjak, a senior from Croatia, scored four points in his 21 minutes of play time.