Good morning! For the Shocker volleyball seniors, Wednesday’s matchup against UAB with be the last go-round at The Roundhouse. Help us celebrate all that these student-athletes have given to the program by purchasing tickets and showing out to Senior Night!

What all are we mixing into today’s Brew?

🏀 Headed to the Semifinals
🏐 Make A Statement
🌾 ​ And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Tested on the Road. Shocker women’s basketball put up a good fight in their second road game of the season, but came up just short against Belmont in a 75-67 loss. Three Shockers finished in double-digits as Tre’Zure Jobe leading the way for the second-straight game with 16 points while adding two steals. The team will return to The Roundhouse on Monday, Nov. 20, to face offa against in-state opponent Omaha.

🔼 Little By Little. Signing a pair of student-athletes for the 2024 recruiting class, Shocker volleyball’s family just keeps on growing. The program added the hometown kid, Gracie Morrow and outside hitter Ava Anderson as reinforcements for next season.

🔼 Last Drive. As the regular season winds to a close, Shocker volleyball still has some business to take care of. This weekend, they will face off against Rice in the final road series of the season. Coming in to the matchup in possession of second place in the AAC standings, the Shockers will need to come away with at least one win to hold off the third-place Owls.

🔍️ Check out the scouting report on the Owls

🔼 Going the Right Direction. Shocker men’s basketball player Isaac Abidde has always considered himself a hard worker, but in his third season at Wichita State, he’s learning a new level of attention to improving his skills. Read this story about Abidde and the improvement head coach Paul Mills has seen so far this season.

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Guess That Shocker. One member of Shocker basketball has recorded 10+ rebounds in each of the first three games, the first player to do so since 1984.

Can you guess the Shocker?

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

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Behind a career night from Xavier Bell, Wichita State men’s basketball moved on to the semifinals of the Myrtle Beach Invitational with a 86-77 victory over Coastal Carolina. Bell’s 20-point night earned him the peak performer of the game, while Kenny Pohto, Colby Rogers and Dalen Ridgnal each added at least 15 points apiece.

🗣️ "I think road wins are hard, anytime you get in this environment and travel and all the things that go with it. I know we got up 14 with about 14 to play and you didn't expect anything less than for them to battle back. I thought we were really composed, made free throws down the stretch and we were fortunate to get the 'W' tonight." - head coach Paul Mills

The Shockers now move on to the semifinals where they will face Liberty tonight at 8:00pm for a chance to move on to the championship match

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Friday 11/17

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Furman/Liberty in Conway, SC @ TBD | Live Stats

🏐 Volleyball vs. Rice @ 6:00pm in Houston, TX | Watch | Live Stats | Preview

Saturday 11/18

🏐 Volleyball vs. Rice @ 2:00pm in Houston, TX | Watch | Live Stats | Preview

Sunday 11/19

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. TBD in Conway, SC @ TBD | Live Stats

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Quincy Ballard!

Ballard has nabbed exactly 10 rebounds in each contest this season, eight of them offensive and 22 defensive.

🌾 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!