Category: Shocker Athletics

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) released its bracket for the 2023 edition of the tournament, revealing the Aftershocks’ potential path to the $1 million, winner-take-all prize.

The Aftershocks are set to host the B1 Ballers in the opening round at 8 p.m. July 20 at Charles Koch Arena.

Other university alumni teams coming to Wichita for the tournament include the University of Kansas, Kansas State, Arkansas, Missouri and more.

Shocker Athletics’ first annual “Say ‘Hey’ and Signatures” event is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in Charles Koch Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Visit Koch Arena to meet new head coaches Paul Mills and Terry Nooner and snag an autograph from the Shocker basketball student athletes. Two lucky fans that attend the event will also win a pair of 2023-24 season tickets.

This event is available to the community at no additional charge. Sharpies & commemorative autograph sheets will be provided.

A veteran leader with nine seasons of head coaching experience, Brian Green was named the fifth head coach in the modern era of Wichita State baseball, Kevin Saal, director of athletics, announced June 5.

Shocker Athletics will introduce Coach Green at a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 in the home locker room at Eck Stadium. The event is open to the public and will be streamed live on ESPN+. Those attending can enter through the baseball offices located on the west side of the facility.

The Shocker men’s track & field team repeated as American Athletic Conference outdoor team champions.

The Shocker men overcame a projected 38-point deficit to Houston on the final day of competition to claim their second-straight AAC outdoor championship team title with 154 points, beating the Cougars by just two points.

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• See all upcoming scheduled events by viewing the Shocker Athletics calendar.
• Order tickets to events on the Shocker Athletics ticket office website.
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Shocker baseball takes on the University of South Florida in an upcoming series starting Friday, May 12 in Eck Stadium.

• 6 p.m. Friday, May 12: Fireworks Friday | Fan appreciation night
• 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13: Wichita Eagle Family Day Ticket Bundle – Purchase four or more adult tickets and receive vouchers for four hot dogs, four sodas and four bags of popcorn for only $32.
• 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14: Mother’s Day – All mothers receive admission at no additional charge. | Post-game run the bases

Students receive admission to all Shocker Athletics home games with a Shocker ID at no additional charge, and faculty and staff receive admission to Friday baseball home games at no additional charge.

Shocker baseball plays Oral Roberts in an upcoming game at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 in Eck Stadium.

Additionally, it’s Educators Appreciation Night, and all educators receive admission to the game at no additional charge.

Students receive admission to all Shocker Athletics home games with a Shocker ID at no additional charge.

For the 13th time, the Shocker men’s bowling team brought home a national championship, and Paige Wagner of the women’s bowling team won the singles national championship. The women’s Shocker bowling team also took home third place in the championship.

The finals took place on April 22, with the singles championships airing on April 25 and May 2. The women’s team championship finals will air 11 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 and the men’s team championship finals will air 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.

The Shocker bowling teams now have 23 national championships under their belts.

All-session and single-session tickets for The Basketball Tournament (TBT) 2023 Wichita Regional, July 19-25, are available now. Reserve a seat in Charles Koch Arena this summer and help cheer on the Aftershocks team as it continues its pursuit for the $1 million winner-take-all prize.

TBT is an annual, single elimination, winner-take-all tournament featuring 64 teams competing to win a $1 million prize

Single-session pricing begins at $10 and all-session pricing begins at $100.

Those interested can get an additional single-session ticket at no additional charge when they purchase a ticket through Sunday, May 7.

To purchase tickets for TBT, order online or call the Shocker Ticket Office at 316-978-3267.

Touch-a-Truck is coming to Eck Stadium at 6 p.m. Friday, April 28 for Hometown Heroes Night at Shocker baseball’s game against the University of Memphis.

Fans are encouraged to arrive early to check out the military and emergency vehicles that will be parked outside the stadium before the game. First responders receive admission to the game at no additional charge, and the night will be capped off with a postgame fireworks show

Faculty and staff receive admission to Friday baseball home games at no additional charge.