https://goshockers.com/rss.aspxLatest news items for Wichita State Athleticsen-us60https://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/7/natasha-fifes-determination-started-womens-athletics-on-its-path-to-success.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/7/natasha-fifes-determination-started-womens-athletics-on-its-path-to-success.aspxAthletics, Women's Basketball, Softball, Women's Tennis, Volleyball, The RoundHouse, Women's Bowling

On Monday afternoon, Wichita State University volleyball coach Chris Lamb explains back-spin and top-spin to a group of 60 young women during a serving drill at camp. Across campus, work continues on locker rooms and offices at Wilkins Stadium, soon to be connected to an indoor practice facility, opened last fall, that allows the Shockers to work on softball skills year-round.]]>Natasha Fife obitTue, 7 Jul 2026 09:16:00 CST2248339https://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/2/mens-basketball-rh-podcast-with-shocker-basketball-newcomers-frison-jones-malonga.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/2/mens-basketball-rh-podcast-with-shocker-basketball-newcomers-frison-jones-malonga.aspxMen's Basketball, The RoundHouse

The Shocker basketball newcomer series starts with guards Jordan Frison and Desmeon Jones and center Cyr Malonga.]]>Podcast 2023 updateThu, 2 Jul 2026 09:14:00 CST2548338https://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/1/mens-basketball-adds-sam-kearns-to-staff.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/7/1/mens-basketball-adds-sam-kearns-to-staff.aspxMen's Basketball

Wichita State head men's basketball coach Paul Mills announced the addition of Sam Kearns to the staff for 2026-27.]]>Welcome Sam KearnsWed, 1 Jul 2026 11:30:00 CST2548337https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/athletics-wichita-state-continues-improvement-in-directors-cup.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/athletics-wichita-state-continues-improvement-in-directors-cup.aspxAthletics

Wichita State University recorded its best finish in the Learfield Directors' Cup since 2018 by placing No. 146 out of 365 NCAA Division I schools.]]>Learfield Director's CupTue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:00 CST2248336https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/track-and-field-twelve-shockers-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/track-and-field-twelve-shockers-named-csc-academic-all-district.aspxCross Country, Track and Field

The Wichita State cross country and track and field teams landed 12 student-athletes on the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team, the organization announced Tuesday, June 23.]]>26 TF CSC Academic All-District TeamTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:55:00 CST3548335https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/athletics-letter-from-the-ad-momentous-year-sets-up-for-sustained-success.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/30/athletics-letter-from-the-ad-momentous-year-sets-up-for-sustained-success.aspxAthletics

In this edition of Letter from the AD, Kevin Saal reflects on another outstanding year for Shocker Athletics, celebrates the accomplishments of our student-athletes and coaches, and looks ahead with excitement to the opportunities that await us in 2026-27.]]>Letter from the AD GraphicTue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 CST2248332https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/29/development-saso-anonymous-donor-issues-500-000-challenge-gift-to-accelerate-we-fight-for-wichita-fund.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/29/development-saso-anonymous-donor-issues-500-000-challenge-gift-to-accelerate-we-fight-for-wichita-fund.aspxDevelopment/SASO, Athletics

Wichita State Athletics is proud to announce a transformational $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the We Fight For Wichita Fund, creating a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge designed to inspire Shocker Nation to invest in the future of Wichita State Athletics.]]>We Fight for Wichita fundMon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 CST1948327https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-rh-podcast-with-xavier-bell-on-pro-basketball-in-europe-and-the-shockers.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-rh-podcast-with-xavier-bell-on-pro-basketball-in-europe-and-the-shockers.aspxMen's Basketball, The RoundHouse

Former Shocker Xavier Bell is back in Wichita for much of the summer and he joins us to talk about playing in the Georgian Superleague, life in Tbilisi and dealing with homesickness. We talk about the differences between college and pro basketball and what's next for him.]]>Podcast 2023 updateFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:00 CST2548331https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/athletics-shockers-earn-top-honors-at-greater-wichita-sports-banquet.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/athletics-shockers-earn-top-honors-at-greater-wichita-sports-banquet.aspxAthletics, Baseball, Men's Basketball, Softball, Volleyball

Wichita State Athletics was well represented at the 28th annual Greater Wichita Sports Banquet, as current and former Shockers were recognized for excellence both on and off the field. Five members of the Shocker family received some of the evening's highest honors,]]>2026 Wichita Sports Commission Banquet HonoreesFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:15:00 CST2248329https://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-gene-wileys-passion-for-art-made-him-a-unique-shocker-basketball-star.aspxhttps://goshockers.com/news/2026/6/26/mens-basketball-gene-wileys-passion-for-art-made-him-a-unique-shocker-basketball-star.aspxMen's Basketball, The RoundHouse

"Shocker basketball ace," Gene Wiley appeared on the front page of the student newspaper in 1962 as he prepared to join the Los Angeles Lakers.]]>Gene Wiley graphicFri, 26 Jun 2026 08:53:00 CST2548330