Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State Athletics has announced a $500,000 gift from an anonymous donor to the We Fight For Wichita Fund, creating a dollar-for-dollar matching challenge for Shocker Nation. The contribution will match donations up to $500,000, doubling the impact of every gift and generating as much as $1 million in support for Shocker student-athletes.

The fund serves as Wichita State Athletics' primary resource for revenue sharing and roster enhancement, helping the Shockers stay competitive in a rapidly evolving collegiate athletics landscape. More info on this incredible opportunity for our Shockers here.

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

👟 Welcome to Wichita
🌾 And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

Wichita State Athletic Director Kevin Saal released a year-end letter to Shocker Nation, highlighting a record department GPA of 3.507, 12 of a targeted 15 championships secured, a best-since-2018 Directors' Cup finish at No. 146 nationally, and major facility investments including Crossland Stadium and the new Wadsworth Team Operations Center. The letter also announced a $500,000 matching gift challenge to the We Fight For Wichita Fund and welcomed Denning Gerig as the new Voice of the Shockers, succeeding Mike Kennedy after his 46-year run. Read it here.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Welcome to Wichita Track & Field. Wichita State track & field announced the signing of Rainna Jameson from Minnesota State. Jameson, a former NSIC Indoor Championship point scorer, is stellar in the high jump.

🔼 Simon Says. Wichita State baseball welcomes Simon Lemke, a right-handed pitcher out of San Diego State. Lemke pitched 14.1 innings last season, surrendering just eleven hits for the Aztecs.

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🌾 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Which pitcher had the lowest ERA for the Shockers during the 2025-26 season?

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

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📆 ON THE DOCKET

*All times CT

Monday, July 20
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 1) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m. | Tickets

Thursday, July 23
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 2) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m. | Tickets 

Friday, July 24
🏀 TBT AfterShocks vs. The Enchantment (Game 3 if necessary) | Charles Koch Arena | 8 p.m.

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🤓 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Johnny Nuanez (2.56).

🌾 Happy Independence Day Weekend, Shockers! We’ll be back in your inbox on Monday, July 6, with our regular Shocker Brew.