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Shocker Brew: 6/20: Lacing Up For More Track

Five athletes representing the Shockers competed yesterday and are competing today at the USATF U20 Championships today at Hayward Field.

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Zach Garrett
June 20, 2025

Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State track and field athletes Aurora Wessel and Jarrett Schmidt, along with signees Brody Anderson, Cole Smither and Lexi Boss, are scheduled to compete in the USATF U20 Championships today at Hayward Field.
 
Wessel will race in the 100-meter hurdles, an event in which she ranks fourth in Wichita State history with a time of 13.47, finished 10th in the AAC and qualified to the NCAA West Preliminaries this season as a freshman.

Some events took place yesterday, but three more Shockers hit the track today. See the schedule below.

👟 : Get the Full RUNdown

What else are we mixing into today’s edition of the Shocker Brew? Find out below!

🏀 Have your tickets/room for Battle 4 Atlantis!?
🥎 It was another successful year hosting AUSL
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

The Continuing Fight For Freedom. Yesterday, we took the time to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and offering support in the ongoing battle for equal rights.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Sun, Smiles & Softball. This event never fails to draw a crowd, and we were honored to host the Athletes Unlimited Softball League!

🔼 We Bid You Good Morrow. As we await the highly-anticipated 2025 Wichita State volleyball schedule (coming soon!), we can admire the killer play by Gracie Morrow. And this is just the beginning!

🔼 The Ol’ Circle Back. Yes, we dread the “ol’ circle back” from colleagues and in emails, but when it’s to remind you to get in on this unforgettable Wichita State MBB experience, all bets are off.

🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

A Bit Of Wu-Wu. In honor of the recent National Mascot Day, today’s trivia asks: When did WuShock become the mascot for the Shockers?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CST

Friday, June 20-Sunday, June 22
👟 Track & Field @ USATF U20 Outdoor Championships in Eugene Oregon

Friday, August 1-Sunday, August 3
👟 Track & Field @ USATF Outdoor Championships in Eugene Oregon

🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 1948!

A bit of WuShock history…

For those on the outside looking in, Wichita State’s “big, bad muscle-bound bundle of wheat” may not make much sense. A dive into Wu’s history can hopefully clear up misconceptions and bring you closer to Wichita State’s beloved mascot. While today Wichita State University prides itself on being Kansas’ only urban-serving public institution, it has roots in the state’s robust agriculture industry.

Junior Wilbur Elsea won a mascot design competition hosted by the Kappa Pi honorary society. An ad in the Oct. 7, 1948 edition of The Sunflower, the student newspaper, featured Elsea’s design with a spot for students to send in suggestions for the mascot’s name. Freshman Jack Kersting won with the suggestion, “WuShock.” At the time, the university was named The Municipal University of Wichita.

🌾 Have an awesome weekend, Shocker Nation!