Shocker Brew: 9/1: So Long, Summer

As we observe this Labor Day holiday, we don't have to be sad about summer ending, as some of the best Shocker sports lie ahead.

September 01, 2025

Good morning, Shocker Nation. Welp, the unofficial end of summer is upon us, and that might have those of us who do not prematurely pumpkin spice everything (IYKYK) all up in our feelings. The best part about Labor Day, though, is knowing that some of the most exciting Wichita State sports lie ahead.

So while you’re barbecuing, swimming, or (insert favorite holiday activity here), please enjoy this sip-sized holiday Brew. We’ll be back with your piping hot, venti-sized goodness on Wednesday.

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

👟 A Stellar Opening For XC/T&F
🏀 NonCon Schedule For WBB Announced
🏐 Volleyball Gets 3-2 Dub Over Arkansas!
🌾 And much, much more!

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Shockers Get Razor-Sharp Victory. The Wichita State volleyball team defeated Arkansas 3-2 for its first win of the season on Sunday in the Shocker Volleyball Classic at Charles Koch Arena. 

The Shockers (1-1) recorded a .261 hitting percentage with 64 kills and 21 errors. The Razorbacks (1-1) hit .220, with 60 kills and 23 errors.

Sydney Dunning led the Shockers with a double-double with 20 kills and 13 digs. Brooklyn Leggett added 18 kills, while Jordan Heatherly recorded 50 assists. Gabi Maas finished with a career-high 28 digs.

🔼 No Mercy From This Shocker. Wichita State freshman Mercy Jepkoech led the Shockers to their second-straight Terry Masterson Classic team title, recording a runner-up finish in her first collegiate race.
 
Jepkoech finished second in the 3-mile race with a time of 17:51.4 as Hutchinson CC's Mildred Rono took the win with a meet record time of 16:55.63.
 
Three more Shockers finished in the top 10 as Francesca Alavarado took fourth in 18:28.4, Faith Ekart placed fifth in 18:46.9 and Jordyn Picolet took seventh in 19:01.4.

🔼 NonCon Download. Wichita State head women's basketball coach Terry Nooner unveiled his team's 2025-26 non-conference schedule Friday afternoon, featuring nine home games at Charles Koch Arena.
 
The Shockers will face Newman in an exhibition game on Oct. 29 in Charles Koch Arena and will officially open their season against Lincoln (Mo.) at home on Nov. 3. Wichita State will also travel to Irvine, Calif., for back-to-back games against UC Irvine and Idaho on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 at the UC Irvine Thanksgiving Classic.

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📆 THE WEEK AHEAD

*All times CST

Friday, Sept. 5
🏐 Volleyball vs. Incarnate Word - BYU Nike Invitational (Provo, Utah) @ 11 a.m.
🏐 Volleyball vs. BYU - BYU Nike Invitational (Provo, Utah) @ 7 p.m. | Live Stats

Saturday, Sept. 6
👟 Cross Country @ JK Gold Classic (Wichita, Kansas) @ M 6K 8 a.m. / W 5K 8:30 a.m. | Meet Info/Schedule
🏐 Volleyball vs. Northern Colorado - BYU Nike Invitational (Provo, Utah) @ 2 p.m.

🌾 Happy Labor Day, Shocker Nation!