Good morning, Shocker Nation! Wichita State MBB (14-10, 4-7 AAC) won its third straight game, defeating UTSA 69-64 on Wednesday. The Shockers didn't look great doing it, but they sure did in the game's decisive minutes. They had a dominant rebounding performance and accurate foul shooting in the second half. They also made 7 of 15 three-pointers.
 
"We felt like our best would win at the end," forward Harlond Beverly said.
 
WSU led 57-56 with 5:12 to play when the squad started making plays that reminded Beverly of November and December. The Shockers started the season 8-1 and closed out games with poise and good foul shooting.

🏀 : READ THE ROUNDHOUSE: SHOCKERS GRIND IT OUT

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⛹🏽‍♀️ WBB hosts Rice tomorrow for the first time in program history
⚾️ WSU Baseball’s Grant Adler is back with more to throw
🌾 ​ And much, much more!

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🥎 Softball, too! 👇🏼

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 The Wizard of WSU. His nicknames suggest smarts and craftiness. Grant Adler—one of WSU's likely starters this weekend for the season-opening series at McNeese State—throws a variety of pitches, none of them overpowering.
 
"We call him the "Professor," catcher Mauricio Millan said. "We call him the "Wizard," sometimes, too, because his ball will move in weird ways. It seems like he's got 15 pitches that move all different directions."

Read “The Roundhouse: Back With More to Throw” for more on Adler’s transfer to Kansas and ultimate return to WSU, pitching coach Anthony Claggett’s take on how his craft has grown and his academic prowess.

🔼 Put Me In, Coach. In the latest Roundhouse Podcast episode, Wichita State outfielder Kaleb Duncan gets us ready for baseball by talking about how his family helps his athletic career and his mom's special role. We also discuss his walk-up song, the reason he wears No. 53 and why he enjoys modeling his game after Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna, Jr.

Duncan is a sophomore outfielder who transferred to WSU after one season at Golden West Community College, where he hit .325 with eight doubles and 23 stolen bases. He earned all-conference and conference Gold Glove honors as a centerfielder.

👂🏼 Listen here. ⚾️

🔼 Seeking a Valentine’s Victory. The Wichita State men's tennis team hosts Boise State today at 1 p.m. CT. The Shockers are 2-4 after a home loss on Friday to Texas Tech, 4-3. WSU is 2-1 in home matches this season.

🎾 : SCOUTING REPORT

🔼 Courtside For Couples Day. The Wichita State WBB team welcomes Rice to The Roundhouse tomorrow for the first time in program history. The teams have only met twice before, with the Owls winning both meetings, first in 1986 and then against last season in Houston. The Shockers are seeking their third conference win to begin to climb the conference standings.

⛹🏽‍♀️ : SCOUTING REPORT AND MORE

🔼 In Search of Fiery Bats. A cold day at the plate doomed Wichita State as they fell to No. 23/24 Kentucky, 2-0, and No. 5/5 Texas A&M, 9-1, at Eddie C. Moore Complex on Saturday afternoon to open the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational. With the pair of losses against challenging foes, Wichita State fell to 5-2 on the year.

Onward and upward, as the Shockers battle the San Diego State Aztecs this evening at 4:00 PM CT in Clearwater.

🔼 On Pins and Needles. The #7-ranked Wichita State women's bowling team will once again test themselves against the nation's best this weekend at the Mid-Winter Invitational, hosted by Arkansas State. The tournament begins today and concludes on Sunday, Feb. 16.

The 16-team field features nine of the top ten teams and 13 of the top 17 teams in the latest NTCA Poll. The Shockers are scheduled to face three of the nation's top four teams over the first two days of competition.

🔼 Fourth Quarter Effort Falls Short. Charlotte held off the Shockers' strong fourth quarter effort in a 73-59 win Wednesday evening in Halton Arena.
 
Princess Anderson put up a Division I career-high 21 points with five three pointers, and Salese Blow finished in double figures for the 15^th time this season with 12 points.

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Multi-Dimensional MBB. Corey Washington registered yet another double-double during Wednesday’s big win over UTSA, with 17 points and 12 rebounds. How many has he recorded on the season?

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times CST

Friday, Feb. 14
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ Mid-Winter Invitational in Jonesboro, Arkansas
👟 Track & Field @ Ichabod Invitational in Topeka, Kansas
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Boise State @ 1 p.m. CT | Live Stats
🥎 Softball vs. San Diego State - Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida @ 4 p.m. CT | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball @ McNeese State @ 6 p.m. CT Watch | Listen | Live Stats

Saturday, Feb. 15
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ Mid-Winter Invitational in Jonesboro, Arkansas
👟 Track & Field @ Ichabod Invitational in Topeka, Kansas
👟 Track & Field @ Tyson Invitational in Fayetteville, Arkansas @ 12:30 p.m. CT | Meet Info/Schedule
⚾️ Baseball @ McNeese State @ 2 p.m. CT | Watch | Listen | Live Stats
🥎 Softball vs. Liberty - Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida @ 2 p.m. CT | Live Stats
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Rice @ 2 p.m. ET | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets
🥎 Softball vs. Florida State - Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida @ 6 p.m. CT | Live Stats

Sunday, Feb. 16
🎳 Women’s Bowling @ Mid-Winter Invitational in Jonesboro, Arkansas
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Memphis @ 11 a.m. ET - Yellow Out ESPN/KEYN 103.7 FM | Live Audio | Live Stats | Tickets
⚾️ Baseball @ McNeese State @ 12 p.m. CT Watch | Listen | Live Stats
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Denver @ 1 p.m. CT | Live Stats

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Six!

Corey Washington registered his sixth double-double of the season on Wednesday, with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

🌾 Have a fantastic weekend, Shocker Nation!