Good morning! Today is finally the day we see Shocker softball back out on the field. Today is the start of what could be an incredible run, so as we start the day, let’s wish the ladies the best of luck in Stillwater!

What else are we tossing into today’s Brew?

🏀 New Threads
🎙️ One Big Thing
​🌾 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Who’s Surprised? For a second straight season, Wichita State softball tied a school record as five of its players earned NFCA All-Region honors for their efforts this regular season.

Sydney McKinney was named to the NFCA All-Central Region First Team, Addison Barnard was named to the Second Team, and a trio of Alex Aguilar, Lauren Lucas, and Lauren Mills were all named to the Third Team. Both McKinney and Barnard earned their third consecutive honors to an NFCA All-Region team, Lucas earned her second selection, and both Aguilar and Mills were named to their first ever All-Region teams. You’ve seen the stats, and know exactly why this Shockers team had a school record amount of selections.

The next order of business: NCAA Regionals. The Shockers head down to Stillwater, OK for their first battle of the tournament against Nebraska on Friday night. Watch the game on ESPNU to see how everything plays out. It’s one game at a time for this team, and with the momentum of these newly announced awards, it might just be the boost they need to put together some wins this weekend.

🔼 New Threads. Women’s basketball is up to something, and coach Terry Nooner is putting together a solid roster for his upcoming first season with the Shockers.

WSU has officially signed Sierra Morrow who joins the team from Miami (OH) with one year left of eligibility. The six foot forward made 29 starts last season where she averaged just over seven points per game and ranked fourth in the MAC with 1.5 blocks per game. She was quite the efficient shooter going 44.5% from the field and 75.4% from the free throw line.

Morrow brings the Shockers an extra line of defense and the occasional scoring from the post. “She is highly-competitive, driven, and motivated to win. She will not only add to our team athletically, but will be a tremendous young lady on our campus and in the community,” said coach Nooner about his most recent signing. The versatile new member of the team will join the Shockers this season.

🔼 Rain, Rain, Go Away. Due to inclement weather in the Orlando area, last night’s series opener for Wichita State baseball at UCF has been suspended in the top of the first inning with the score still 0-0. The game will resume this morning at 10:00am CT as part of a doubleheader—with game two to follow 45 minutes after the conclusion of game one.

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Current History. Shocker softball is competing today in NCAA Regionals for the third straight season. They head to Stillwater to face off against a group consisting of Nebraska, UMBC, and Oklahoma State.

The question today—do you know how many total appearances the Shockers have made in NCAA Regional play?

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

🌾 ONE BIG THING

This weekend, take a dive inside Shocker athletics with the Roundhouse Podcast as they discuss the recent AAC title won by the men’s track and field team. They talk with director of track and field Steve Rainbolt (awesome last name) as he describes how depth and balance was a big part of securing a conference championship win.

Listen in on the conversation here, and relive some of the great moments from the title winning Shockers.

📬 STICK WITH US

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday 5/19

⚾️ Baseball vs. UCF @ 5:00pm in Orlando, FL | ESPN+

🥎 Softball vs. Nebraska @ 6:00pm in Stillwater, OK | ESPNU

Saturday 5/20

⚾️ Baseball vs. UCF @ 5:00pm in Orlando, FL | ESPN+

🥎 Softball vs. TBD @ NCAA Regionals in Stillwater, OK

Sunday 5/21

🥎 Softball vs. TBD @ NCAA Regionals in Stillwater, OK

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Seven!

That includes four in the last decade thanks to the expert coaching and recruiting done by coach Kristi Bredbenner for the last 12 years.

Have a great weekend, y’all.