Category: Shocker Athletics

Get ready to shake it off and set the stage for a night of Taylor Swift’s chart-topping hits echoing through Charles Koch Arena at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 as Shocker volleyball goes against the Colorado Buffaloes.

Enjoy themed photo ops, trade friendship bracelets, make your own Shockers friendship bracelet and compete in Taylor Swift trivia between the second and third sets. The doors open at 6 p.m.

Wichita State volleyball takes on Oklahoma in an exhibition match at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 in Charles Koch Arena.

Admission to the match is available to Wichita State students with a valid Shocker ID at no additional charge.

In 2020, the Athletics Policy and Culture Task Force was created to examine the WSU Athletics Department’s organizational policies and practices, with the goal to support WSU’s student-athletes and athletics staff members.

The task force, comprised of a cross-section of athletics and university staff and students, examined the policies, procedures and practices of WSU and the Athletics Department; the policies and procedures of WSU’s American Athletic Conference (AAC) and other institutional peers; and data produced from a self-reported climate study.

After examining all the data, the task force made 41 recommendations in the following areas. As of spring 2023, ICAA has reached completion (or substantial completion) in 39 of the 41 recommendations.

• Reporting and procedures
• Policies and statements
• Additional resources, trainings and/or organizational best practices
• Recommendations for the AAC

The Wichita State volleyball team has announced its promotional schedule for the 2023 season. Giveaways, theme nights and ticket discounts highlight this year’s planned festivities.

Single match tickets for the home schedule are now available, featuring 12 regular season matches at Charles Koch Arena in addition to a home exhibition against Oklahoma Aug. 17.

The Aftershocks have advanced to play in the 2023 TBT quarterfinal round for the third-consecutive season. The team will face Team Heartfire at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 in Charles Koch Arena. Tickets for the game start at $5.

#TBTWichita looks to break the all-time TBT attendance record (which Wichita holds) and fend off Louisville’s attempt to break the record Tuesday night as well. To help keep the record in Wichita, purchase tickets online.

Shocker volleyball is almost a month away, which means it’s time for Shockers to get their 2023 season tickets. And faculty and staff are eligible for a discounted price.

For only $55, faculty and staff can receive a ticket to all 13 matches. Support the Shocker volleyball team and bring energy to Koch Arena all year long by purchasing season tickets.

Tickets are available through the Shocker Ticket Office by calling 316-978-3267 to receive the discounted rate.

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.