Good morning, Shocker Nation. The men’s basketball team earned a bid to the National Invitation Tournament! The Shockers will host Wyoming in a first round matchup on Tuesday at 6pm.

What else are we mixing into today’s piping hot edition of the Shocker Brew? Find out below!

⚾️ Series win!
🏀 All-Tournament honors
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

🔼 Series Win! The baseball team started its series against Butler off with a 14-8 win on Friday. The men had 14 hits, Jayson Jones hit a home run and Brady Hamilton picked up the win on the mound. The runs didn’t stop there. The Shockers won 30-1 and 6-4 on Saturday. The team matched the largest margin of victory against a D1 opponent in program history in its 30-run win. Ethan Gonzalez hit a three-run homer. Alex Ulloa hit a two-run homer. Brady Pacha earned the win on the mound in the final game.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Court Report. The No. 28 women’s tennis team swept Arkansas State 4-0 on Friday. The women won the doubles point and three singles matches to secure the win. The Shockers also beat No. 62 Long Beach State 6-1 on Saturday. The women won the doubles point and five singles matches.

🔼 Diamonds. The softball team won its Friday game against UAB 6-5 in walk-off fashion. Jodie Epperson drove in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh with a hit into a gap in left-center to score Kinzey Woody. In five innings, the women beat UAB 9-1 on Saturday. The finished the series sweep with a 2-1 win later that day. Wood hit a two-run homer in game two. Ryley Nihart earned the win on the mound in game three.

🔼 Tourney Time. The men’s basketball team won the American Conference semifinal game against Tulsa on Saturday 81-68. Kenyon Giles scored a game-high 27 points. The men advanced to the championship game on Saturday where they faced South Florida. This marks the first championship game appearance in the American. The Shockers fell to South Florida 70-55. Dillon Battie scored a team-high 15 points. Giles and Will Berg earned All-Tournament Team honors, the first teammates to since 2017.

🔼 Top 5. The women’s golf team finished in fifth place at the Red Rocks Invitational. The Shockers had a final score of 893 (+29). Magdalena Domine tied for eighth place individually. Kate Tilma tied for 15th.

AR Roofing — Trusted. Local. Since 1995.

Proudly serving Kansas for nearly 30 years, AR Roofing is your trusted local choice for quality, reliability, and lasting protection. We’ve built our reputation one roof at a time—through honesty, craftsmanship, and a commitment to doing the job right the first time. Whether it’s storm damage repair, full roof replacement, or a professional inspection, homeowners and businesses alike count on our experienced team for durable results and unmatched customer care.

At AR Roofing, we believe peace of mind starts at the top. That’s why we stand behind every project with integrity and expertise you can depend on—because when your roof is stronger, your home is safer. Learn more or schedule your free, no-obligation inspection today at ARroofing.com

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

The men’s basketball team’s last appearance in a conference tournament championship game was in the Missouri Valley Conference in what year?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

🤝 SHARE THE BREW

Do you know a friend or family member who is a Shocker fan? Simply forward this email to them, and they can sign up to receive the Brew by clicking the link below. The Shocker Brew is sent every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and is completely free!

📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CT

Tuesday, March 17
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Coastal Carolina @ 11 a.m. (Conway, S.C.)
🥎 Softball vs. South Dakota State (DH) @ 2 p.m. | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. South Dakota State (DH) @ 4:30 p.m. | Tickets
⚾ Baseball vs. Nebraska @ 6:05 p.m. | Tickets
🏀 Men’s Basketball NIT vs. Wyoming @ 6pm | Tickets

Wednesday, March 18
🎳 Women’s Bowling vs. Conference USA Championship (Harahan, La.)
⚾ Baseball vs. Nebraska @ 2:05 p.m. | Tickets

Thursday, March 19
🎳 Women’s Bowling vs. Conference USA Championship (Harahan, La.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ UNC Wilmington @ 1 p.m. (Wilmington, N.C.)

Friday, March 20
🎳 Women’s Bowling vs. Conference USA Championship (Harahan, La.)
⛳ Women’s Golf vs. Mountainview Intercollegiate (Saddlebrook, Ariz.)
🥎 Softball vs. FAU @ 6 p.m. | Tickets
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 6:05 p.m. | Tickets

Saturday, March 21
🎳 Women’s Bowling vs. Conference USA Championship (Harahan, La.)
⛳ Women’s Golf vs. Mountainview Intercollegiate (Saddlebrook, Ariz.)
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ Charlotte @ 10 a.m. (Charlotte, N.C.)
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 2:05 p.m. | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. FAU @ 4 p.m. | Tickets

Sunday, March 22
🎳 Women’s Bowling vs. Conference USA Championship (Harahan, La.)
⛳ Women’s Golf vs. Mountainview Intercollegiate (Saddlebrook, Ariz.)
🥎 Softball vs. FAU @ 12 p.m. | Tickets
⚾ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 12:05 p.m. | Tickets


🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 2017!

🌾 Have a great Monday, Shocker Nation!