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Wichita State’s Paxton Wallace signs with Los Angeles Angels

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A member of the Wichita State Shockers baseball team is now a professional baseball player and he’s beginning his journey to the major leagues. Wichita State junior infielder Paxton Wallace has joined the Los Angeles Angels organization on an undrafted free agent contract, according to Wichita State. Wallace, a third baseman from Greenbrier, Arkansas, capped off […] Wichita … [Read more...] about Wichita State’s Paxton Wallace signs with Los Angeles Angels

Wichita State Shockers Moving On From ‘Mid-Major’ Status

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By AMAN KIDWAI Despite losing the top three scorers from 2016’s NCAA Tournament at-large qualifier, this year’s Wichita State Shockers have developed into a formidable squad. They’re ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll, No. 22 in the Coaches’ Poll, 10th in the KenPom efficiency rankings, and now have a 30-4 record after defeating Illinois State in the Missouri Valley Conference … [Read more...] about Wichita State Shockers Moving On From ‘Mid-Major’ Status

Wichita State Officially Joins American Athletic Conference

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Commissioner Mike Aresco announced today the addition of Wichita State to the American Athletic Conference in men’s and women’s basketball and Olympic sports beginning on July 1, 2017. The American’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to accept Wichita State as its newest member. “We are pleased and proud to welcome Wichita State to The American,” Aresco said. “This is a … [Read more...] about Wichita State Officially Joins American Athletic Conference