Good morning! The Shock Block is ready to rock! Basketball season is officially on the clock with the men’s hoops team on lock and ready to tipoff this Sunday in its exhibition against Rogers State at the CKA.

What all are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏐 Shocker Volleyball Weekend Preview
👟 Cross Country Heads to the ‘Ships
🌾 ​ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Weekend Preview. As Shocker volleyball hits the road, the team will look to keep pace among the top of the pack in the AAC with matches against conference newcomers, Florida Atlantic, and familiar foe, Memphis. The Shockers head into the weekend on a seven-match win streak.

Friday’s match will feature the first time Wichita State and Florida Atlantic have gone up against each other since the Owls joined the AAC. FAU comes in at 5-5 in conference play this season and currently sits in third in the conference’s East division. Saturday, the Shockers will play the Tigers where the Black and Gold hold a 9-4 all-time advantage.

🔍️ See the scouting report for both of the Shockers’ opponents

🔼 Pro Ball Begins. Three former Shocker basketball stars tipped off their 2023-24 NBA seasons earlier this week, with Fred VanVleet highlighting the trio. Landry Shamet will start the season on the injured list with the Washington Wizards, rookie standout Craig Porter Jr. began his career with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the $100 million dollar man, Fred VanVleet, started his new journey with the Houston Rockets.

🎥 Check out this highlight from VanVleet’s debut with his new team

🔼 The Roundhouse Podcast. Shocker volleyball has been on a roll as the team sets up for the AAC title chase. Join Morgan Weber and Gabi Maas as they discuss why the back row is so effective, the importance of the SMU series and what it takes to play the libero position.

Plus, learn more about both Weber and Maas as they talk shoes, mail and advice to aspiring student-athletes.

🎧️ Listen to The Roundhouse Podcast with Shocker Volleyball

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

All-Conference. With the AAC Championships taking place this weekend for Shocker cross country, both the men’s and women’s teams are seeking success on both the team and individual levels with a trio of all-conference athletes returning to the course from a year ago.

Our question today—can you name last year’s all-conference runners making their return to the AAC Championships?

Think you got it? Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Shocker cross country is ready to run at the AAC Championships with action set to begin Saturday morning for a shot at the title. The men’s team will compete in the 8K while the women will race in the 6K event.

Expectations are high for runner Lucy Ndungu who is looking to become the Shocker women’s fifth individual title winner in seven years. As for the men, the team is looking to have four of its runners place in the top-15 individually, a mark they have achieved in the previous two seasons.

📚️ Read more about how the teams are feeling heading to Greenville

🏃 Check out the full roster for both teams

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Friday 10/27

🏐 Volleyball vs. Florida Atlantic @ 5:00pm in Boca Raton, FL | Watch | Live Stats

Saturday 10/28

👟 Cross Country @ AAC Championships in Greenville, NC | Watch | Live Stats

⚾️ Baseball vs. Dallas Baptist @ 1:00pm in Dallas, TX

Sunday 10/29

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Rogers State @ 1:00pm in Wichita, KS | Listen | Live Stats

🏐 Volleyball vs. Memphis @ 1:00pm in Memphis, TN | Watch | Live Stats

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Sarah Betry, Adrain Diaz Lopez and Trey Rios!

🌾 Have a great weekend, y’all!