Category: Shocker Athletics

Visit Charles Koch Arena starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 as Shocker men’s basketball faces South Florida. The game will celebrate the impact of education and literacy in the community. Champions for Literacy night highlights the importance of reading, while educators are recognized for their dedication and service. It’s an inspiring night that blends basketball with purpose.

Visit Charles Koch Arena starting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 as Shocker men’s basketball faces South Florida. The game will celebrate the impact of education and literacy in the community. Champions for Literacy night highlights the importance of reading, while educators are recognized for their dedication and service. It’s an inspiring night that blends basketball with purpose.

With your Shocker ID, you get admission to all home athletics events at no additional charge, thanks to the Student Government Association. Claim your student ticket online now by going to goshockers.com/StudentTickets.

After garnering six total match victories, Wichita State’s Vichitraporn Vimuktananda was named the American Conference Women’s Tennis Player of the Week by the conference office on Feb. 3.

Vimuktananda earned three victories each in singles and doubles over the last two weeks of competition. She was pivotal in the Shockers’ two road victories last weekend against Iowa State and Iowa, posting a perfect 4-0 record. Her 4-6, 7-5, 6-0 win at No. 5 singles against Iowa Feb. 1 was the clinching point in the Shockers’ 4-2 victory.

Head out to Charles Koch Arena for Educator Appreciation and Champions for Literacy Night during Shocker women’s basketball’s game against FAU at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Educators receive special recognition for their impact on students and the community. Celebrate learning while cheering on the Shockers.

Visit the Shocker Store to grab the official Shocker men’s basketball Yellow Out T-shirt and wear it for the big game against Memphis at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24 in Charles Koch Arena. Available at the Rhatigan Student Center and Charles Koch Arena stores and on the online Shocker Store. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions.

Join Shocker men’s basketball against East Carolina at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 in Charles Koch Arena as the team and fans take a stand together and black out the stigma surrounding mental health. At the special game, fans are encouraged to wear black to highlight awareness, support and community strength.

The first fans through the doors will receive an exclusive Suspenders4Hope T-shirt, helping shine a light on the importance of mental health resources and hope for all.

Kenyon Giles dropped 33 points in Shocker men’s basketball’s win over North Texas Jan. 11, the most points in a single game by a Shocker since 2019. Celebrate his incredible performance with a special, limited time ticket offer for the upcoming home game against East Carolina Wednesday, Jan. 21: 3-for-$33 GA tickets. Offer ends at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15.

Longtime Wichita State broadcaster Mike Kennedy has been honored with the National Sports Media Association Kansas Sportscaster of the Year award.

Kennedy, the legendary play-by-play Voice of the Shockers, will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season, marking the close of a historic 46-year broadcasting career with the program.

Wichita State student-athletes recorded the second-highest cumulative grade-point average in school history with a 3.51 for the fall 2025 semester. It was also the 41st-consecutive semester of earning higher than a 3.00 cumulative grade-point average department wide.

“This achievement speaks to the culture our student-athletes, coaches and staff have built together — one that values excellence in the classroom as much as service in the community and competitive excellence,” said Kevin Saal, director of athletics. “Sustaining this level of academic success over more than two decades is a powerful reflection of who we are and what we expect at Wichita State.”

Of the 225 student-athletes on the honor roll (above a 3.0), 55 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA, while 163 were named to the Dean’s List (3.5 GPA) and 209 were named Shocker Scholars (3.2 GPA).

At the Shocker men’s basketball game versus Rice at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Prill | Garwood Baby Race takes center court. Watch as tiny Shockers crawl their way to victory in the most adorable competition of the season. Don’t miss the laughs, the cheers and the photo-worthy moments — all happening at halftime, courtesy of Prill | Garwood.