Good morning, Shocker Nation. Wichita State women's basketball released its 2026-27 non-conference slate, featuring six home dates at the Roundhouse, including the Nov. 10 opener against Missouri State.

The Shockers will head to Manhattan for an in-state showdown with Kansas State, make two trips to Kansas City for games against UMKC and Oklahoma State, and compete in the Jaguar Classic in Mobile against South Alabama and Charleston Southern. Season tickets start at $50 at GoShockers.com/Tickets.

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

🔒 Locked In
🎙️ New Episode
🌾 And much, much more!

A total of 217 Wichita State student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 American Conference All-Academic Team, recognizing those who maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher during the academic year!

🔼 Locked In. Wichita State women's bowling head coach Holly Harris signed a five-year extension through 2031 after guiding the Shockers to back-to-back Final Fours in the program's first two NCAA seasons, including a national championship match appearance in 2026. Harris has compiled a 166-74 record (.692) with four regular-season tournament titles, a Conference USA tournament championship, and two regional crowns. Aleesha Oden rolled the first 300 game in NCAA Final Four history during this year's semifinal run.

🔼 The Roundhouse Podcast. New Wichita State women’s basketball associate head coach Melanie Balcomb joins the show, bringing 26 seasons of head coaching experience and 19 NCAA Tournament appearances across stints at Vanderbilt and Xavier. She discusses what drew her to work under Terry Nooner, her role building a new offensive system, how she finds hidden gems on the recruiting trail, and her love for Bruce Springsteen.

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Who led Wichita State women’s basketball in scoring last season?

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

*All times CT

Saturday, Aug. 15
🏐 Volleyball @ Omaha (Omaha, Neb.)

Saturday, Aug. 22
🏐 Volleyball vs. Kansas City @ 1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 28
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State / Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 10 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State / Missouri State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 2 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 6 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 29
🏐 Volleyball vs. Missouri State / Stephen F. Austin | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 2 p.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. Idaho State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 30
🏐 Volleyball vs. Missouri State | Shocker Volleyball Classic @ 12 p.m.

🌾 Click here to see the full Wichita State Athletics Calendar

Answer: Abby Cater with 392 points.

🌾 Have a great weekend, Shockers!