Category: Shocker Athletics

Join Shocker volleyball and wear black to break the stigma around mental health during the game against UAB at noon Sunday, Oct. 12 in Charles Koch Arena. Together, Shocker Athletics is serving up more than just a game — it’s serving up awareness, compassion and hope. The first 500 fans receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt, and stick around after the match for postmatch serves.

Wear pink for breast cancer awareness at Shocker volleyball’s annual Dig Pink game to help raise money for the Sideout Foundation against Memphis starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in Charles Koch Arena. The first 500 fans receive a pair of free pink sunglasses courtesy of the Shocker Store.

Wichita State’s Xin Tong Wang was named the American Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Month for September by the conference office.

For Wang, it’s her first Player of the Month award and her third in-season award from the American Conference, as she has been named Women’s Tennis Player of the Week twice in her Shocker career.

Wang earned the monthly honor for her performance at the ITA All-American Championships, where she became the first Wichita State player to compete in — and win a match in — the singles main draw. She defeated No. 19-ranked Catherine Aulia, 7-6 (2), 6-2, in the round of 64.

Wang was the only player in the American Athletic Conference to record a main-draw singles win. She also won two matches in the doubles qualifiers at the All-Americans with partner Giorgia Roselli. Wang is currently ranked No. 73 in singles and No. 31 in doubles, paired with Roselli.

Wang and the Shockers return to action Oct. 15-18 at the ITA Central Region Championships in Norman, Oklahoma.

Wichita State’s Mercy Jepkoech claimed her first American Conference weekly award, the conference announced Oct. 7.

The freshman from Eldoret, Kenya was named the American Conference Athlete of the Week following a top-10 finish at the Chile Pepper Festival. She ran 16:54.2 in the 5,000-meter race, recording the best finish by an American Conference runner in the competition.

She has finished in the top 10 in all three meets she has raced in thus far and is set to run again with the rest of the team at the Pre-National Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 18 in Columbia, Missouri.

Shocker Athletics announces an all-new way for fans to connect with their favorite coaches and programs. Beginning this season, popular coaches shows are moving from radio broadcasts to a fully on-demand podcast format — giving Shocker fans the flexibility to listen anytime, anywhere.

The new format allows fans to stay connected with the volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball programs in a way that fits their busy schedules. Episodes will be packed with insider updates, in-depth conversations with coaches and behind-the-scenes stories that fans love — now available on their favorite podcast platforms.

For more information on the schedule for each sport and a link to each show, visit goshockers.com/coachesshows.

Shocker men’s basketball will host former Missouri Valley Conference rival Drake in a charity scrimmage at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 here in Charles Koch Arena. All tickets are $20 and seating is general admission. Tickets are available for purchase online or by contacting the Shocker Athletics Ticket Office. Proceeds will be split between two local community groups, the Wichita Children’s Home and UJUMP. Come be a part of a good cause and get an early glimpse of the men’s basketball squad.

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.