Shocker Brew 9/11: Let The Journey Begin

Today, men’s golf finishes as runners-up and Shocker bowling releases its first-ever NCAA schedule

Author

Zach Garrett
September 11, 2024

Good morning! Only one week remains until Wichita State’s annual Fouders’ Day of Giving. Shocker Nation, get ready to show your school pride by donating to your favorite athletic programs and initiatives during this 24-hour, campus-wide giving event.

What else are we mixing into today’s edition of the Shocker Brew?

⛳️ Men’s golf finishes as runners-up
🎳 Shocker bowling’s first-ever NCAA schedule
🌾 ​ And much, much more!

🌾 ONE BIG THING

After putting up the best round of any team in the tournament in round two, Shocker men’s golf is adding a trophy to the case with a runner-up finish at the Dolenc Invitational. Michael Winslow (-5) and Ty Adkins (-4) each finished under par and in the top 11 for the tournament while Jose Carletta rounded out the top three Shocker golfers with an even-par score.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Let The Journey Begin. For the first time as an NCAA program, Shocker women’s bowling head coach Holly Harris announced the team’s schedule for the 2024-25 season. The Shockers will compete in 10 regular season tournaments, four in the fall and six in the spring, before the Conference USA tournament on March 14-16 in Harahan, Louisiana. The Shockers are coming off their record 11th ITC national title in 2023-24, defeating NCAA champion Jacksonville State to secure the trophy.

🔼 Solid Season Opener. In the team’s first action of the 2024-25 season, Shocker women’s golf finished tied for eighth at the Powercat Invitational. Brooklyn Benn led the way for the Shockers with a top-20 finish while Kate Tilma and Amelie Paul weren’t too far behind, finishing tied for 23rd and tied for 39th, respectively.

🔼 The Roundhouse Podcast. On the latest episode of the Roundhouse Podcast, softball head coach Kristi Bredbenner helps us celebrate ground-breaking on the indoor practice facility at Wilkins Stadium with a description of the new building, why it is needed and the timeline for construction. The crew also talks about the rise in softball’s popularity and how WSU’s success set the groundwork for fundraising.

🤔 SHOCKER TRIVIA

Name That Shocker. Today’s trivia question…which Shocker baseball summer standout was named All-League for the Arroyo Seco Saints?

Think you got it? Scroll down to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

*All times CST

Wednesday, September 11
No scheduled events

Thursday, September 12
🏐 Volleyball vs. Arizona State @ 6 p.m. in Lincoln, NE | Live Stats

Friday, September 13
🏐 Volleyball vs. Long Beach State @ 3 p.m. in Lincoln, NE | Live Stats

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

After putting together one of the most impressive months in recent program history to close out the 2024 season with the Shockers, Livingston slashed .320/.417/.495 for the Arroyo Seco Saints and finished top 10 in both home runs and RBI.

🌾 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!