Category: Shocker Athletics

Wichita State welcomes Jacob Eddins as the new head coach of the Shocker women’s tennis team. With a proven track record of elevating collegiate programs to national prominence, Eddins brings exceptional leadership, recruiting acumen and a passion for student-athlete development to Shocker tennis.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jacob Eddins, and his family, to Wichita State,” said Kevin Saal, director of athletics. “His impressive and successful track record across multiple programs, including Illinois, West Virginia, Auburn and Western Carolina, aligns seamlessly with our vision for dynamic growth and championship-level performance. Jacob’s energy, expertise and commitment to student-athletes will be critical elements in the future success of our program.”

“I am honored to be named the next head women’s tennis coach at Wichita State University,” Eddins said. “I want to thank Director of Athletics Kevin Saal and Senior Associate AD Brad Pittman for entrusting me with the opportunity to lead a program with such a proud and storied tradition. I’m also incredibly grateful to my wife, Michaela, and our four beautiful children – Kylie, Gavin, Jayce and Carter – for their unwavering love and support. I wouldn’t be in this position without them and can’t thank them enough.”

Visit the Shocker Store in Charles Koch Arena during the Shocker volleyball game against KU Tuesday, Sept. 16 and get a free yellow koozie with any purchase. And don’t forget, it’s a Yellow Out game, so wear your yellow Shocker gear.

Wichita State sophomore Elkana Kipruto won the 6k race to help the Shocker men claim their fourth-straight JK Gold Classic team title on a muddy Saturday morning at Clapp Cross Country Course.

The Mosoriot, Kenya native ran 18:41.49 in his Shocker debut to claim Wichita State’s first individual JK Gold Classic men’s win since Bryce Merriman won the 2022 title.

For the women, freshman Mercy Jepkoech was the first Shocker across the line for the second-straight meet, finishing third in the 5k race in 18:34.9.

Shocker women’s golf posted a near program-best team score on its way to a second-place finish at the Payne Stewart Memorial Sept. 9.

The Shockers runner up finish came behind round scores of 301, 290, and 290, firing an 881 (+27) for the week. It’s the highest team finish for the Shockers since October 2022, when the Shockers won Creighton’s Big ‘O’ Classic. The team score of 881 is the third best in Shocker history, just six strokes off tying the team record set in March 2019.

Only tournament host Missouri State topped the Shockers, posting an 867 (+15) score to take the team crown.

For the Shockers individually:

• Mackenzie Wilson led the way, finishing tied for eighth on the leaderboard. Her teammates weren’t far behind her as no Shocker finished lower than 22nd on the individual leaderboard.
• Kate Tilma saved her best golf for last, recording an even par 71 in the final round after posting back-to-back 78 scores in the first two rounds. Her closing act boosted her up 21 spots on the leaderboard. 
  Manon Guille bounced back from a woeful 80 in her opening round, notching back-to-back 72s in her latter two trips around the course. 
  Amelie Paul and Kayla Van de Ven finished 13th and 14th respectfully, each picking up their second top 20 finish on the year.  
  Making her collegiate debut competing as an individual, Magdalena Domine tied for 22nd in her first college golf tournament, including posting a 70 (-1) mark in round two.

Yellow Out the Roundhouse as Shocker volleyball takes on in-state rival Kansas at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. Students receive free pizza at the match. And remember, students get admission to all home athletic games at no additional charge with their Shocker IDs.

Kick off the 2025 season and Jam the Gym with Shocker volleyball in style by being one of the first 300 fans to grab a “Long Wave the Yellow and the Black” T-shirt for the season opener in the Shocker Volleyball Classic against Kennesaw St. at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

On Sunday, Aug. 31, get ready to celebrate championship greatness as the Shockers take on Arkansas. Join the team at 1 p.m. as the reigning American Tournament Champions are honored and receive their replica ring. All season ticket holders receive one free ring per account and the first 150 fans can purchase a ring for only $10/

Shocker fans can get a first-look at this year’s volleyball team at the Black & Yellow Scrimmage at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 in Charles Koch Arena. The event is free to attend and fans can participate in a meet and greet on the court after the scrimmage is over.

Scheels Junior Shocker Club memberships for the 2025-26 year are available now. For only $30, your child will receive a welcome kit that includes a T-shirt, lunch box, lanyard, credential and more in addition to admission to over 60 Shocker Athletic events and exclusive access through VIP experiences.

Membership is limited to the first 250 that sign up and T-shirt sizes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so act fast to secure your child’s membership. Children must be 12 years of age or younger to be eligible.

Get more info and purchase your child’s membership at goshockers.com/JuniorShockers.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT) announced on Thursday that it has achieved new attendance and viewership records throughout the 2025 tournament. Wichita State’s alumni team, the Aftershocks, and its fans led the charge, contributing to the highest-attended championship game ever with 9,029 fans at Charles Koch Arena on Sunday, Aug. 3. The championship game featuring the AfterShocks against Eberlein Drive on FOX was also the most watched TBT game in the tournament’s history.

This was Wichita’s sixth season hosting TBT and its first time hosting the championship game.

Shocker Nation can experience the energy of Charles Koch Arena again this upcoming basketball season by purchasing season tickets. Prices are the lowest they’ve been in 15 years. Secure your seats online at GoShockers.com/Tickets or visit the Shocker Ticket Office in Charles Koch Arena from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Competing in its first organized event under head coach Amy Pollard-Yarberry, the Shocker dance squad put together an excellent performance at the 2025 National Dance Association (NDA) Dance Camp

As a team, the Shockers put together two first-place finishes, coming in first in the Division I Game Day Run Off competition and first in Division I Pro Team Dance. For its performance, the team earned a gold bid to NDA Nationals and a spirit stick.

The Shockers earned spots on the NDA All-American team, with Abby Allen, Audrey Menzies and Claire Baker all earning All-American honors.