Category: Shocker Athletics

The Shocker men’s and women’s basketball teams are both in action tomorrow, Nov. 22 at Charles Koch Arena. The women will get the day started with a matchup against Cal State Bakersfield beginning at 2 p.m. For the night cap, the men host Milwaukee for a 6 p.m. tip-off.

A separate ticket is needed for each game. Get yours now at goshockers.com/Tickets.

Shocker men’s and women’s basketball are both in action tomorrow, Nov. 22 at Charles Koch Arena. As a student, you can attend at no additional cost with your Shocker ID, thanks to the Student Government Association.

• Women’s basketball vs. Cal State Bakersfield at 2 p.m. – Show your Shocker ID at the Ticket Office
• Men’s basketball vs. Milwaukee at 6 p.m. – Claim your ticket online

For more student ticket info, visit goshockers.com/StudentTicketInfo.

Shocker Athletics announced that Mike Kennedy, the legendary play-by-play “Voice of the Shockers,” will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, marking the close of a historic 46-year broadcasting career with the program.

Kennedy began calling Shocker men’s basketball full time during the storied 1980-81 Elite Eight season and has since become one of the most enduring and respected voices in college athletics. On Nov. 17, 2023, he reached a remarkable milestone, calling his 1,400th consecutive Wichita State men’s basketball game — a streak that stands as one of the longest in the nation.

“This has not been an easy decision, as you can imagine, but after a great deal of thought and consideration, I know in my heart, it’s the right time to take this step,” Kennedy said.

Kennedy made an appearance on “The Roundhouse” podcast with Paul Suellentrop to discuss more about his decision to retire, look back at his career and remember some of his favorite moments.

Wichita State will celebrate Kennedy’s career during the upcoming season, with additional recognition plans to be announced.

It’s Shocker volleyball’s final regular season match in the Roundhouse as the team faces Rice at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14 in Charles Koch Arena. Come celebrate the seniors at their final home match and in honor of your support all season. Reminder that students can get one ticket at no additional charge with their Shocker IDs, thanks to the Student Government Association.

Jose Miguel Ramirez posted three rounds under par to tie for eighth, leading the Shocker men’s golf team to a fifth-place finish Nov. 6 in the Pearl at Kalauao Invitational.

The Shockers posted rounds of 291, 285 and 290 for an 866 (+2) team score. No. 31 West Virginia won the team title 23 strokes ahead of the Shockers with an 843 (-21) score. Wichita State earned another top-five finish on the year, its fourth in a row.

Ramirez bagged his fourth top-20 finish of the year and his second top-10 mark. He has finished in the top-20 in 10 of his last 12 tournaments, going back to last season. His 212 (-4) was one stroke shy of tying his season-best, but his four-under-par mark was his best of the season.

Wichita State ended 13 qualifying matches at the top of the leaderboard in total pinfall and capped it off with a dominant 4-0 sweep in the title match as they claimed the Track Kat Klash championship at Emerald Bowl in Houston.

The Shockers (21-5) led nearly wire-to-wire in terms of total pins, posting four matches over 1,000 to put themselves in position to compete for the title, which was the only round of bracket play after eight Baker matches and five traditional matches. Wichita State went 3-1 plus a bye in Friday’s Baker matches, 4-1 in Saturday’s traditional contests, and 2-1 on Sunday in Baker play, earning the top seed and a showdown with #9 Louisiana Tech. WSU put the Lady Techsters away in four games, 189-152, 225-222, 222-131, 201-170, earning the program’s 251st tournament win all time and first of the 2025-26 season.

Wichita State’s Elkana Kipruto claimed the American Conference men’s individual title, and Mercy Jepkoech was named the American Conference Women’s Freshman of the Year at the American Conference Championships Nov. 1 at Frank Liske Park.

The Shocker men finished third, and the Shocker women took fifth of the women’s team championship. The Shockers placed five runners on the all-conference team and two on the all-freshman team.

Kipruto defeated the No. 5-ranked runner in the NCAA, Tulane’s Bernard Cheruiyot, to claim Wichita State’s first-ever American Conference men’s crown, running 23:16.6 in the 8K race.

Bring canned food items to the Shocker volleyball match against Charlotte at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9 in Charles Koch Arena to receive discounted tickets for you and the family. Show your items at the Koch Arena Ticket Office to purchase your discounted ticket as a thank you for supporting our Shocker Family during Shocksgiving.

SCHEELS Junior Shocker Club members can also RSVP to participate in an exclusive on-court experience with the team. Become a Member and RSVP.

Shocker women’s basketball begins its 2025-26 season with a home matchup at 6 p.m. tonight, Nov. 3 in Charles Koch Arena against Lincoln. Tickets start at $10. Senior and youth discounts are available at the Shocker Athletics Ticket Office on game day. Catch the exciting action of basketball season getting underway.

Shocker men’s basketball’s 2025-26 season officially gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Charles Koch Arena, hosting UNC-Asheville. Tickets for the game are available now starting at only $15.