Category: Shocker Athletics

Visit the Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store location during the Dig Pink Shocker Volleyball game at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in Charles Koch Arena and grab a pink Shocker trucker hat for just $5 while supplies last. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions. Valid at the Charles Koch Arena store only.

Join Shocker volleyball for its Dig Pink game at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at home in Charles Koch Arena and make sure to grab your official T-shirt beforehand. For every T-shirt sold, the Shocker Store will donate $1 to the Side-Out Foundation. Shirts are available at the Koch Arena store and at shockerstore.com. Plus, the first 500 fans to enter the game receive a free pair of pink sunglasses, courtesy of the Shocker Store.

Shocker volleyball takes part in Wichita State’s Shocktoberfest Homecoming and Family Weekend with its home opener against Tulsa at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Support the team to kick off the weekend’s festivities as Shocker Athletics recognizes volleyball alumni. The first 150 WSU students receive a free “Fear the Wheat” pickleball paddle. There will also be a beer, brats and pretzel concession special.

Shocker women’s tennis players Xin Tong Wang and Giorgia Roselli are set to compete in the 2025 ITA All-American Championships, beginning Saturday, Sept. 20 at Cary Tennis Park.

Wang and Roselli earned bids in both doubles and singles. The pair are in the qualifying draw in doubles together, and Roselli is in the pre-qualifying draw in singles, while Wang is in the main draw. The pair is ranked No. 31 in doubles, and Wang is ranked No. 73 in singles by the ITA.

Shocker men’s tennis senior Alejandro Jacome is set to compete in the 2025 ITA All-American Singles Championship Sept. 20-28 at Tulsa’s Michael D. Case Tennis Center.

Jacome is making his second career appearance at ITA All-Americans, once again competing in the pre-qualifying draw.

Wichita State welcomes Jacob Eddins as the new head coach of the Shocker women’s tennis team. With a proven track record of elevating collegiate programs to national prominence, Eddins brings exceptional leadership, recruiting acumen and a passion for student-athlete development to Shocker tennis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacob Eddins, and his family, to Wichita State,” said Kevin Saal, director of athletics. “His impressive and successful track record across multiple programs, including Illinois, West Virginia, Auburn and Western Carolina, aligns seamlessly with our vision for dynamic growth and championship-level performance. Jacob’s energy, expertise and commitment to student-athletes will be critical elements in the future success of our program.”

“I am honored to be named the next head women’s tennis coach at Wichita State University,” Eddins said. “I want to thank Director of Athletics Kevin Saal and Senior Associate AD Brad Pittman for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead a program with such a proud and storied tradition. I’m also incredibly grateful to my wife, Michaela, and our four beautiful children – Kylie, Gavin, Jayce and Carter – for their unwavering love and support. I wouldn’t be in this position without them and can’t thank them enough.”

Shocker volleyball student-athletes Sydney Dunning and Jordan Heatherly have both been named to the American Conference Honor Roll for their performances at the Golden Eagle Invitational. Heatherly had one of the best weeks by an American setter, while Dunning put together one of the top offensive efforts.

The Shockers finished the tournament 3-0 with sweeps over Radford, Tennessee Tech and Samford.

Dunning, a junior outside hitter from McClave, Colorado, averaged 4.44 kills and 2.67 digs per set, while hitting .514. Heatherly, a junior setter from Western Springs, Illinois, averaged 11.00 assists, 1.89 kills, 0.44 service aces, 2.00 digs and 0.56 blocks per set, while hitting .556. She also guided the team to a .397 attack percentage.

Wichita State welcomes Jacob Eddins as the new head coach of the Shocker women’s tennis team. With a proven track record of elevating collegiate programs to national prominence, Eddins brings exceptional leadership, recruiting acumen and a passion for student-athlete development to Shocker tennis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacob Eddins, and his family, to Wichita State,” said Kevin Saal, director of athletics. “His impressive and successful track record across multiple programs, including Illinois, West Virginia, Auburn and Western Carolina, aligns seamlessly with our vision for dynamic growth and championship-level performance. Jacob’s energy, expertise and commitment to student-athletes will be critical elements in the future success of our program.”

“I am honored to be named the next head women’s tennis coach at Wichita State University,” Eddins said. “I want to thank Director of Athletics Kevin Saal and Senior Associate AD Brad Pittman for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead a program with such a proud and storied tradition. I’m also incredibly grateful to my wife, Michaela, and our four beautiful children – Kylie, Gavin, Jayce and Carter – for their unwavering love and support. I wouldn’t be in this position without them and can’t thank them enough.”

Visit the Shocker Store in Charles Koch Arena during the Shocker volleyball game against KU Tuesday, Sept. 16 and get a free yellow koozie with any purchase. And don’t forget, it’s a Yellow Out game, so wear your yellow Shocker gear.

Wichita State sophomore Elkana Kipruto won the 6k race to help the Shocker men claim their fourth-straight JK Gold Classic team title on a muddy Saturday morning at Clapp Cross Country Course.

The Mosoriot, Kenya native ran 18:41.49 in his Shocker debut to claim Wichita State’s first individual JK Gold Classic men’s win since Bryce Merriman won the 2022 title.

For the women, freshman Mercy Jepkoech was the first Shocker across the line for the second-straight meet, finishing third in the 5k race in 18:34.9.