萝莉社

Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions

One of the many benefits of being a Shocker is free tickets to home Shocker Athletic events. But what is to be expected from Shocker athletics? How do their programs stack up against the field of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division 1 field 鈥� the highest level of collegiate athletic competition?

Here are some fast facts for fans:

萝莉社 has 15 varsity teams.

Men鈥檚 Athletics
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Golf

Women鈥檚 Athletics
- Basketball
- Softball
- Track & Field (Indoor and Outdoor)
- Cross Country
- Tennis
- Golf

This list doesn鈥檛 include teams not considered official NCAA programs, but are still offered at 萝莉社 including bowling, rowing and esports.

The American Athletic Conference

The Shockers are a full conference member. They are the lone member that does not sponsor football. Wichita State鈥檚 final year with a football team was 1986 as a result of the program鈥檚 financial stress on the university.

Following a restructuring in 2023, the AAC boasts strong competition with the following member schools:

• University of Alabama at Birmingham
• East Carolina University
• Florida Atlantic University
• University of Memphis
• University of North Carolina at Charlotte
• University of North Texas
• Rice University
• University of South Florida
• Southern Methodist University
• Temple University
• University of Texas at San Antonio
• Tulane University
• University of Tulsa

Facilities

萝莉社 possesses excellent sports venues for fans to catch games. , home of the basketball and volleyball programs, is often considered among the best indoor college athletic facilities in the nation. It is also frequently chosen as a host site for regional bracket during the summer, during which the Shocker men鈥檚 basketball alumni team 鈥� The Aftershocks 鈥� compete for a $1 million grand prize.

Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions

Not to be outdone, 萝莉社 recently announced major investments in several other athletic facilities:

• Already underway is the renovation of Cessna Stadium, with the east stands being demolished in the summer of 2023. The Kansas Board of Regents approved $12 million in funding for the first two phases of the project. When completed, the new stadium will house an expected 13,500-capacity for track and field and future soccer programs.
• Wilkins Stadium, home of Shocker softball, is expected to receive a in the future 鈥� excellent news for one of 萝莉社鈥檚 highest-achieving programs.

Matt Crow/Undergraduate Admissions

Above all, 萝莉社 Athletics looks to continue its upward momentum. Several programs boast national recognition and recent postseason berths 鈥� notably softball鈥檚 NCAA Regional in 2022. Shockers also have a strong representation in professional sports with notable players like the Houston Rocket鈥檚 Fred VanVleet reaching NBA stardom, and Alec Bohm becoming a core player of the Philadelphia Phillies. There is plenty to cheer for as a Shocker fan, and those interested can follow each program on the .