Shocker Brew 1/5: Making Tough Plays

Good morning, Shocker Nation. Happy 2026! We’re wishing you a fantastic start to the New Year.

Wichita State women’s hoops is back at home tomorrow at 6 p.m. against Temple to celebrate Father Daughter Night. Tickets available here.

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

🏀 Making tough plays
2️⃣ Double OT
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

10 Wichita State women’s basketball games will air live on the flagship radio station, KEYN, as part of an expanded partnership with Audacy Wichita. Full schedule here.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Making Tough Plays. Wichita State men’s basketball head coach Paul Mills likes what he sees as his team continues to make tough plays. Paul Suellentrop explores what it’ll take for the Shockers to find sustained success in American Conference play this season.

🔼 Double OT. Wichita State men’s hoops dropped a double overtime thriller on Saturday night against Charlotte. Four Shockers finished in double figures, including Kenyon Giles, who set a new career high in points, and Karon Boyd, who posted a double-double with 21 points and 12 boards. The Shockers are back at it on Wednesday against Rice at 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ in the first of a two-game homestand.

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🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Kenyon Giles set a new career-high with points on Saturday afternoon. How many did he score?

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

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CT

Tuesday, Jan. 6
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Temple @ 6 p.m. | Tickets

Wednesday, Jan. 7
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Rice @ 6:30 p.m. | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

Saturday, Jan. 10
Track & Field @ Friends First Chance Qualifier Indoor Season (Wichita, Kan.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. East Carolina @ 2 p.m. | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

Sunday, Jan. 11
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. North Texas @ 2 p.m. | Watch: ESPN2 / ESPNU | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 27!

🌾 Have a great week, Shocker Nation!