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Parking lot section at Eck Stadium to close Feb. 28, March 1

Shocker Athletics will be working on the stadium lights at Eck Stadium on Tuesday Feb. 28 and Wednesday, March 1. During this time, a section of the parking lot outside the stadium, lot 19E, will be blocked off. The lot will close the night before, Monday, Feb. 27, and all vehicles will need to be out of the area. The lot will reopen once the work is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/23/parking-lot-section-closure-at-eck-stadium-feb-28-march-1/

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Lot 19E by Eck Stadium to be closed March 15-17

Lot 19E, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17 for an athletics event. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots per their ePermit type. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a citation. The purpose of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/12/lot-19e-by-eck-stadium-to-be-closed-march-15-17/

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Lot 19E by Eck Stadium to be closed March 8-10

Lot 19E, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 for an athletics event. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots per their ePermit type in the area of the building. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could result in a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/05/lot-19e-by-eck-stadium-to-be-closed-march-8-10/

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Lot 19E by Eck Stadium to be closed March 1-3

Lot 19E, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed starting Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 for an athletics event. Faculty, staff and students that typically park in this lot will need to park in other lots per their ePermit type in the area of the building. The YMCA lot is not available for faculty, staff or event guest parking and could…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/lot-19e-by-eck-stadium-to-be-closed-march-1-3/

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Latest ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Athletic Director Kevin Saal

Make sure to catch the latest episode of my “Forward Together” podcast, where I talk with Athletic Director Kevin Saal about all things Shocker Athletics and NIL. Watch it here — https://wsu.news/FTWSaal — or listen at https://wsu.news/ftpodcast or on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and Apple Podcasts (iTunes). The next episode will focus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/latest-forward-together-podcast-features-athletic-director-kevin-saal/

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Meet and greet scheduled for Shocker basketball teams

Shocker Athletics’ first annual “Say ‘Hey’ and Signatures” event is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in Charles Koch Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit Koch Arena to meet new head coaches Paul Mills and Terry Nooner and snag an autograph from the Shocker basketball student athletes. Two lucky fans that attend the event will also win a pair of 2023-24 season…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/21/meet-and-greet-scheduled-for-shocker-basketball-teams/

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Attend pregame student tailgate before men’s basketball game Nov. 6

Shocker Athletics is teaming up with Ziggy’s Pizza and First Year Programs to provide a pregame tailgate at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 at the Aetna Multipurpose Center inside Charles Koch Arena before at the Shocker men’s basketball game versus Lipscomb. There will be Ziggy’s pizza, giveaways and contests for prizes while supplies last. WSU students can get a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/attend-pregame-student-tailgate-before-mens-basketball-game-nov-6/

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East half of Lot 5 by Eck Stadium to be closed March 28 and 29

The east half of Lot 5, the parking lot near Eck Stadium, will be closed starting at noon Thursday, March 28 through Friday, March 29 for an athletics event at the stadium. All vehicles must be removed from this area by noon, any vehicles still parked after this time frame are subject to an event parking citation. Students that typically park in this lot…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/east-half-of-lot-5-by-eck-stadium-to-be-closed-march-28-and-29/

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Pregame light show experience debuting at Saturday men’s basketball game

Shocker Athletics is unveiling a new pregame light show experience at the Shocker men’s basketball game 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. To take part in the light show during the game, download the GoShockers App from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps before the game starts. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m. to participate.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/10/pregame-light-show-experience-debuting-at-saturday-mens-basketball-game/

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Creating a world-class softball facility at Wichita State

The $19.85 million Wilkins Stadium renovation plan represents a commitment to Shocker softball and its continued impact on the university. Shocker Athletics and WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement teams are partnering to lead the effort. The renovation will address critical facility needs, creating an indoor practice space, team facility, press box and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/10/creating-a-world-class-softball-facility-at-wichita-state/

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Sign up for Junior Shocker Kids Club

The Junior Shocker Club is the official kids club for Shocker Athletics, and membership is a must for all young Shocker fans. All kids 12 years and younger are eligible to become members and can enjoy a number of exclusive benefits and offers not available to anyone else. As a member, Junior Shockers receive a T-shirt, a letter from Wu and a lanyard. Members…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/11/sign-up-for-junior-shocker-kids-club/

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Pregame light show experience debuting at Saturday men’s basketball game

Shocker Athletics is unveiling a new pregame light show experience at the Shocker men’s basketball game 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. To take part in the light show during the game, download the GoShockers App from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps before the game starts. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m. to participate.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/10/pregame-light-show-experience-debuting-at-saturday-mens-basketball-game-2/

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Enjoy free pizza, giveaways at basketball watch party

Shocker Athletics is hosting a student watch party for the men’s basketball game against Memphis at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Free pizza will be provided while supplies last. Drinks will be on sale, and students can customize their own clear bag throughout the game courtesy of Student Activities Council. Attendees will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/11/shocker-athletics-offering-free-pizza-and-giveaways-at-watch-party/

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All college students get in free to men’s basketball games over break

Shocker Athletics is running a new Home For The Holidays Student Ticket Deal that will allow all college students — even if they don’t attend Wichita State — to get into Shocker men’s basketball games for free during the winter break. If your college-age kids are in town over the break, have them come be an honorary Shocker by attending a game! They just…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/free-admission-for-all-college-students-at-shocker-mens-basketball-break-games/

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Invite your college friends to men’s basketball games for free during break

Shocker Athletics is running a new Home For The Holidays Student Ticket Deal that will allow all college students — even if they don’t attend Wichita State — to get into Shocker men’s basketball games for free during the winter break. Let your college friends know it’s their chance to be an honorary Shocker! They just need to present their college ID at the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/invite-your-college-friends-to-mens-basketball-games-for-free-during-break/

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Parking lots closing temporarily for state high school athletic event

The parking lots along Hillside and 21st street will have increased traffic on May 27-28 due to the Kansas State High School Athletics weekend track meet, baseball tournament, and softball tournament. During this time Lots 5, 22, 3N, 3S, 11, 10, 8, 2N, 2E, and 2K will either be closed or reserved for faculty and staff. In addition to the parking lot…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/23/parking-lots-closing-temporarily-for-state-high-school-athletic-event/

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$1.5 million gift will support WSU’s Wilkins Softball Stadium renovation

John and Gail Wadsworth have given a lead gift of $1.5 million to Wichita State University and Shocker Athletics, earmarked for the Softball Team Operations Facility at Wilkins Stadium. The building is a part of the $9.65 million Phase 1 of the stadium renovation plan, which will begin development in the spring of 2024. “Gail and I feel so fortunate to be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/1-5-million-gift-will-support-wsus-wilkins-softball-stadium-renovation/

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Sydney McKinney leads Shocker softball with spirit, speed and coffee

Wichita State University’s women’s athletics prospered over the past 20 years as a series of coaching hires, facility improvements and budget upgrades lifted them into regular contention for conference titles and NCAA play. Shocker softball is enjoying its greatest success with five NCAA regional appearances under coach Kristi Bredbenner since 2016. On…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/18/sydney-mckinney-leads-shocker-softball-with-spirit-speed-and-coffee/

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Details announced for Shocker Madness Oct. 7, Tech N9ne to headline event

Shocker Athletics has announced Tech N9ne will headline this year’s Shocker Madness event, set for 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7 inside Charles Koch Arena. Tech N9ne is the co-founder of Strange Music Inc., the number-one independent hip-hop label in the world. His signature rapid-fire “chopper” style has solidified him as one of the leading pioneers of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/shocker-athletics-announces-tech-n9ne-at-shocker-madness/

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Office of Engagement shows appreciation for Shocker Neighborhood

…the teachers and staff of USD 259 and particularly those who work in schools within Shocker Neighborhood, the Office of Engagement was excited for the opportunity (thanks to the Athletics Department) to invite some of our Shocker Neighborhood schools to a Shocker Neighborhood basketball night. Teachers, staff, and a few of our neighborhood church staff…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/03/office-of-engagement-shows-appreciation-for-shocker-neighborhood/