Category: Shocker Athletics

SCHEELS Junior Shocker members are invited to a special gameday! Join Shocker Softball at noon on Saturday, April 4 as the Shockers take on Tulsa. Members receive free admission and can enjoy exclusive experiences designed to bring them closer to the action, from behind-the-scenes access to fun on-field activities. Parents can join in the fun, too, with discounted tickets, making it a perfect family day at Wilkins Stadium! 

Bring the whole family at 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, as the Shockers take on Tulsa for an exciting night of Shocker Softball. Kids can hunt for candy-filled eggs post-game during our egg hunt under the lights, enjoy festive activities, and soak in the fun of a game under the stadium lights.

Celebrate Master’s Week with a tradition unlike any other at Eck Stadium as the Shockers take on the Kansas State Wildcats on April 7. Enjoy a golf-themed game experience featuring nods to Augusta. The first 300 fans receive a free six-can Shocker Baseball cooler bag. The first pitch is at 6 p.m.

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day at Eck Stadium on April 4! After the final out, kids are invited down to the field for a postgame egg hunt. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring and create memories right on the diamond! The pitch is at 1 p.m.

On Friday, April 3, celebrate a legendary era of Shocker Baseball with the second edition of the Mike Kennedy Commemorative Trading Card Series. In honor of Mike’s final season as the beloved Voice of the Shockers, a three-part limited-edition trading card set will be available at select home games throughout the year. Collect all three cards and pay tribute to Kennedy’s remarkable career, unforgettable calls and decades of dedication to Wichita State. The first pitch is at 6 p.m.

Get your appetites ready, Dollar Dog Night is back for Shocker baseball’s game against Tulane at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Eck Stadium. Enjoy hot dogs for just $1 all game long, making it the perfect night to bring the whole family. Load up on your favorite ballpark classic, cheer on the team and savor one of the best deals of the season.

Join Shocker baseball at 6:05 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at Eck Stadium as it takes on Tulane. At the game, fans are encouraged to wear black to highlight the need to eliminate mental health stigma and to demonstrate support for people who are struggling.

The first 500 attendees coming through the gates will receive a free Suspenders4Hope pin. Come show your support while enjoying the game and $1 hot dogs.

Postseason basketball is coming back to Wichita State, as the Shocker men’s basketball team earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and will host Wyoming in a first round matchup at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 in Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State (22-11) will be a No. 3 seed in the 32-team field with the winner to face either No. 2 seed Oklahoma State or Davidson. Wichita State last hosted an NIT game in 2011 when the Shockers rattled off five wins to win the NIT championship.

The Shockers are making its second straight appearance in the NIT and 15th in program history. Wichita State is 11-13 all time in the NIT with a 2011 championship. Out of the Mountain West Conference, Wyoming is 18-14 this season. Wichita State is 10-3 all time against Wyoming, with the most recent matchup coming in 2007.

Zaid Al Mashni delivered the clinching victory for Wichita State in a 4-3 upset win over No. 34 Oklahoma State on March 8 at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex.

Sunday’s victory marked Wichita State’s first win over the Cowboys (12-4) since 1996, and the program’s highest-ranked victory since defeating No. 32 Memphis in 2021. The result also pushed the Shockers (9-7) to its fifth straight win, its longest streak since 2021.