Good morning, Shocker Nation. A Wichita showdown is on tap tonight! Wichita State hosts Friends University this evening at 6:30 p.m. at Charles Koch Arena, just the third meeting since the 1940s in a series dating back to 1906, with the Shockers riding an eight-game win streak against the Falcons.

It’s also Red, White & WU: Hometown Heroes Night, with free general admission for veterans, active-duty military, police, fire, EMS, and healthcare workers with valid ID. William Berg is off to a historic start, becoming the first Shocker with double-doubles in a season’s first two games since Carl Hall in 2012. Grab tickets or catch it on ESPN+ and KEYN 103.7 FM.

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🔼 Hometown Heart. TJ Williams is giving back to the city that raised him. The Wichita native joined teammate Will Berg in the community ticket initiative, purchasing 10 season tickets to donate to a local organization. “I wanted to give back to the place I call home, especially knowing there are kids who love Shocker basketball but may not always have the opportunity to attend games,” Williams said. He’s the sixth individual in the last two months to contribute, helping provide nearly 6,500 tickets to local non-profits this season, with a record 19 home games at Charles Koch Arena stretching each donation even further!

🔼 Shockers Serve. Wichita State is giving back as the athletic department held its fourth Serve-A-Thon, sending 154 student-athletes, coaches, and staff volunteers into the community to log 317 hours across 11 organizations. Shockers made pancakes at Ronald McDonald House, organized animal supplies at the Kansas Humane Society, and played basketball and volleyball with kids at the Wichita Children’s Home.

🔼 Take Note. Congratulations to Will Berg, who earned an American Conference honorable mention after averaging 21.5 points per game, 13.5 boards per game, and shot almost 70 percent from the floor during Wichita State’s opening week of the season.

🔼 Tune In. Episode 3 of the Terry Nooner Show is out now! Tune in as Coach Nooner highlights the impressive contributions of his freshman class so far this season.

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Will Berg is the first Shocker to open a season with back-to-back double-doubles since which player?

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*All times CT

Wednesday, Nov. 11
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Friends @ 6:30 p.m. | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

Thursday, Nov. 12
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)

Friday, Nov. 13
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ McKendree Bearcat Invitational (Fairview Heights, Ill.)
👟 Cross Country @ NCAA Midwest Regional (Ames, Iowa)
🏐 Volleyball vs. Temple @ 6 p.m. | Live Stats | Tickets

Saturday, Nov. 14
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ McKendree Bearcat Invitational (Fairview Heights, Ill.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. UC Riverside @ 2 p.m. | Listen
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Austin Peay @ 6 p.m. | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

Sunday, Nov. 15
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ McKendree Bearcat Invitational (Fairview Heights, Ill.)
🏐 Volleyball @ UAB @ 1 p.m. (Birmingham, Ala.) | Live Stats

Monday, Nov. 16
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ W15K Nebraska Open (Lincoln, Neb.)

Tuesday, Nov. 17
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🏀 Women’s Basketball @ Oral Roberts @ 7 p.m. (Tulsa, Okla.) | Listen

Wednesday, Nov. 18
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball @ Loyola Chicago @ 7 p.m. (Chicago, Ill.) | Listen: KEYN 103. FM

Thursday, Nov. 19
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)

Friday, Nov. 20
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🏐 Volleyball vs. American Conference Championship (Houston, Texas)

Saturday, Nov. 21
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🏐 Volleyball vs. American Conference Championship (Houston, Texas)
👟 Cross Country @ NCAA Championships (Terre Haute, Ind.)
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. New Mexico @ 1 p.m. | Listen: KEYN 103.7 FM | Tickets

Sunday, Nov. 22
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ NCAA Singles & Doubles Championships (Athens, Ga.)
🏐 Volleyball vs. American Conference Championship (Houston, Texas)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma State @ 28.5 Hoops Women’s Invitational @ 4 p.m. (Kansas City, Mo.) | Listen

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Answer: Carl Hall in 2012.

🌾 Have a great Wednesday, Shockers!