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Shocker Brew 5/8: The Main Event
Today, Wong named AAC Player of the Year and the Wichita State NIL Store is live
Zach Garrett
May 08, 2024
Good morning! The Shockers women’s golf family grew a little bigger this week. Help wish a warm welcome to the newest members of the team.
What else are we mixing into today’s Brew?
🥎 Wong named AAC Player of the Year
🛒 Wichita State NIL Store is live
🌾 And much, much more!
🌾 ONE BIG THING
Headlining the list of 2024 AAC softball regular season awards is none other than CC Wong who was named the AAC Player of the Year. The senior burst onto the scene for Wichita State in her lone season with the Shockers. All she's done is rank second nationally in batting average (.476), third in on-base percentage (.571) and ninth in slugging percentage (.888). During conference play, Wong hit .481/.584/.926 with 10 doubles, eight home runs, 20 walks and 31 RBI.
Wong is also a unanimous First Team All-Conference selection and is joined by teammates Addison Barnard and Taylor Sedlacek while Chloe Barber was named to the All-Rookie Team. Wichita State's three First Team honorees are tied for the second most in the AAC.
📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Talented Trio. Shocker track and field earned three of the AAC’s four final weekly awards of the outdoor season with the postseason ahead. Jason Parrish earned his first weekly award after being named the Men’s Track Athlete of the Week after his personal-best performance in the 400m at the Shocker Open. Destiny Masters was named the Women’s Track Athlete of the Week after her showing in the 100m hurdles. Rounding out the trio is Brady Palen who was named the Men’s Field Athlete of the Week for his high jump performance.
🔼 Tournament Preview. Shocker softball will open up the 2024 AAC Championship as the No. 4 seed and will face No. 9 UTSA in the first round. The Shockers are 4-3 all-time in the AAC Championship with one tournament title. Heading into the matchup, Wichita State has won the last five meetings vs. the Roadrunners and leads the all-time series against UtSA, 10-1.
🔼 We’re Live. The NIL Store has announced the launch of the Wichita State NIL Store, providing officially licensed merchandising opportunities to Wichita State University student-athletes. With every purchase, Shocker fans will place industry-leading payments directly into their favorite student-athlete’s pocket.
🔼 The Roundhouse Podcast. Shocker softball infielders CC Wong and Krystin Nelson join the podcast to prepare fans for the AAC Championship this week at Wilkins Stadium. The two discuss how improved pitching and Taylor Sedlacek's presence at shortstop has been fueling a hot streak. Plus, the crew talks about pitcher Chloe Barber and how she's improved over her freshman season.
🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA
Title Town. The Shockers head into the postseason with winning a second conference title on their minds.
Our question this morning: do you remember which year Shocker softball took home the AAC Championship title?
Think you got it? Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!
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📆 LOOKING AHEAD
*All times Central
Wednesday, May 8
🥎 Softball vs. UTSA @ 7:00pm in Wichita, KS | Tickets
Thursday, May 9
No scheduled events
Friday, May 10
👟 Track and Field @ AAC Outdoor Championships in San Antonio, TX | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball vs. Charlotte @ 6:00pm in Wichita, KS | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Stats
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: 2021!
The Shockers won the AAC Championship for the first time in program history after earning a 7-4 win over Central Florida.
🌾 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!