Category: Shocker Athletics

Led by an incredible second-place finish by Jose Miguel Ramirez, the Shocker men’s golf team wrapped up its 2024-25 campaign with a ninth-place finish at the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship April 23 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

Ramirez made a big mark in the Shocker record books with his score of 204 (-12). His score was the best by any Shocker at the AAC Championship since the team began competing in the AAC in 2018, and his 12 strokes under par finish is the best score relative to par at the AAC Championship for the Shockers. His runner-up finish is tied for the best individual finish in team history at the AAC Championship, matching Marcus Wochner, who tied for second in 2021. South Florida’s No. 49-ranked Jake Peacock beat out WSU’s Ramirez by just two strokes for the individual trophy, finishing with a 202 (-14) score.

Jose Carletta surged in the final two rounds, leaping into the tournament top 15 with a 66 (-6) score in round three, tying the best-ever individual round for the Shockers at the AAC Championship. Carletta did not record a score worse than par on any of his final 27 holes in the tournament and birdied 10 of those holes.

After putting together the second-best finish by any Shocker at the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Championship, Shocker women’s golfer Kate Tilma was named to the 2025 AAC Women’s Golf All-Conference team April 22.

Tilma’s All-Conference honor was earned by finishing in the top seven on the individual leaderboard last week at Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, Florida. Her round two 18-hole score of 67 was the best of any competitor in any of the tournament’s three rounds.

The Wichita native is one of only two Shockers to finish in the top ten at the AAC Championship, surpassed only by Taryn Torgerson’s win in 2018. The 67 score tied the second-best 18-hole score by any Shocker all-time in any tournament, only surpassed by Torgerson’s 64 at the 2018 AAC Championship. Tilma became the first Shocker not named Torgerson to record a round score of 67 or better since Bryce Schroeder shot a 67 at the Johnie Imes Invitational Sept. 29, 2015.

Tilma is only the second Shocker to earn all-conference honors since Wichita State joined the American for the 2017-18 season. Tilma led the Shockers to an eighth-place finish at the AAC Championship, the second-best finish in team history.

Shocker Athletics is offering 2024-25 Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships for only $20 during its end of year flash sale.

Memberships include a welcome kit with a T-shirt, water bottle, lanyard and credential, stickers and more. Members receive admission to all remaining baseball games and softball games at no additional cost (excluding the April 30 softball game versus Kansas) and can participate in Jr. Shocker Kids Club Day at Shocker Baseball’s game Saturday, April 26 where they can take part in an on-field VIP experience with the team before the game.

Use promo code “SPRING” at GoShockers.com/RedeemPromo to claim this offer.

2024-25 memberships are good through the end of June. For more info about the club, visit GoShockers.com/JuniorShockers.

Headlined by a top-10 finish by junior Kate Tilma, the Shocker women’s golf team finished eighth at the 2025 American Athletic Conference Women’s Golf Championship at Southern Hills Plantation Club.

In round two, Kate Tilma put together a field-best 67 score, jumping up 20 spots on the scoreboard into fourth place. Her second round was the best individual round score of any competitor in the entire tournament. The 67 score ties the second-best 18-hole score by any Shocker all-time in any tournament, only surpassed by Taryn Torgerson’s 64 score at the 2018 AAC Championship.

Tilma is one of only two Shockers to finish in the top ten at the AAC Championship, surpassed only by Torgerson’s win in 2018. The Shockers’ team finish of eighth was their second-highest finish competing in the AAC.

Join Shocker softball for Jimmy Buffett Night as the Shockers take on Charlotte at 6 p.m. Friday, April 25 at Wilkins Stadium. Wear your best Hawaiian shirt and beach hat and enjoy $6 margaritas all game long. Students with a Shocker ID can get a ticket to the game at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association.

A valid ID is required to purchase margarias.

Shocker Athletics is offering 2024-25 Junior Shocker Kids Club memberships for only $20 during the end of year flash sale.

Memberships include a welcome kit with a T-shirt, water bottle, lanyard and credential, stickers and more. Members receive admission to all remaining baseball games and softball games at no additional cost (excluding the April 30 softball game against Kansas) and can participate in Jr. Shocker Kids Club Day at Shocker baseball’s game Saturday, April 26 where they can take part in an on-field VIP experience with the team before the game.

Use promo code “SPRING” at goshockers.com/RedeemPromo to claim this offer.

2024-25 memberships are good through the end of June. For more info about the club, visit goshockers.com/JuniorShockers.

Shocker women’s bowling’s remarkable first NCAA season came to an end April 11 as the Shockers competed in the NCAA Championship with losses to Jacksonville State and Nebraska at Suncoast Lanes.

The Shockers end their inaugural NCAA campaign with an 87-38 record, a conference championship, and multiple CUSA All-American and NTCA All-American honorees.

Wichita State congratulates the Shocker women’s bowling team for its incredible first season in the NCAA.

Shocker cheer and dance teams traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida, April 9-13 to participate in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) National Championships.

The cheer team won the National Championship in Intermediate Large Coed Division I. In the preliminary round, the Shockers had a raw score of 87.8333 and an event score of 24.3357 with just 0.25 in deductions. In the final round, the Shockers scored 88.0667 for a total event score of 97.5371. WSU finished almost two points in front of second place VCU.

The dance team finished 11th overall in Pom Division I. In the preliminary round, the Shockers had an event score of 86.8286 to earn a trip to the finals. In the final round, the Shockers scored 86.4857.

Shocker bowling, #4, take on the top-seeded Jacksonville State to kick off the team’s NCAA final four appearance at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11. The match will be livestreamed by the NCAA.

The Shockers, who won 11 national titles in the United States Bowling Congress’ Intercollegiate Team Championships, are in the NCAA’s Final Four in the team’s first season as an NCAA member.

When post-season play started, the Shockers rallied around the motto “Stay in our house.” Coach Holly Harris used the phrase before the Conference USA Tournament, and it stuck with the team. Before the NCAA regional, the team gathered to draw their houses with markers and colored pencils.

Four Shocker bowling members were named National Tenpin Coaches Association (NTCA) All-Americans on Thursday and head coach Holly Harris was named Bill Straub Coach of the Year.

Sophomore Sara Duque Jiménez was a First Team honoree, while sophomore Ashtyn Woods earned a Second Team selection. Senior Mary Orf was tabbed to the third team and junior Paige Wagner was named Honorable Mention. All four were also selected to the Conference USA All-Conference teams last week.

The Shockers have now had 102 All-Americans in program history, with Duque Jiménez the 39th First Team selection. Harris is the first national Coach of the Year for Wichita State since current assistant coach Mark Lewis was USBC Coach of the Year in 2017.