Wichita State softball pitching coach Sara Driesenga joined the staff in June after seven seasons at Central Michigan. We discuss her fall impressions of the pitching staff and what she learned in fall scrimmages vs. Missouri, Oklahoma State and others. We also talk about her path to coaching, her playing days at Michigan and how WSU’s new softball faciities stack up nationally.
Drieseng played at Michigan, where she earned All-Region and All-Big 10 honors three times and played in three College World Series.
The Shockers wrap up their fall scrimmages this weekend at Wilkins Stadium. They play Murray State College at 2 p.m., Saturday and Johnson County Community College at 1 p.m., Sunday.
By the time you listen to this podcast, ground will be broken on the Regine Feilmeier Tennis Complex. Marty Cornejo and Ashley Cozine of Family Destination Development, LLC are our guests to discuss the new home of Wichita State tennis and the why the Wichita tennis community is also an important part of the picture. Cornejo and Cozine discuss how an empty plot of land became the future site of the tennis facility and more. We talk about how the project will help Wichita State, their connections to the university and why the Feilmeier family is a perfect namesake.
The complex is part of the “Ignite at K-96” athletic complex on the southeast side of the K-96 and Greenwich corridor. The complex will feature 12 outdoor and six indoor courts, first-class team accommodations and a spectator capacity of 1,500.
Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball is back at Koch Arena on Friday with its annual Dig Pink game to raise awareness of the fight against breast cancer. It is also Shocker Alumni night with a recognition of the 2016 MVC championship team. WSU plays UTSA at 6 p.m.
Tickets are on sale for The Shocker Basketball Tipoff Luncheon at 11:45 a.m., Oct. 23 at Charles Koch Arena. The WSU men open the season on Nov. 4 vs. Cal State Northridge at Koch Arena. WSU’s women’s basketball team plays Newman University in an exhibition on Oct. 28
Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Basketball season takes another step forward with Wednesday’s men’s charity game vs. Murray State at Koch Arena. Tickets are $20. Proceeds will be split between the Wichita Children’s Home and Cheese Johnson’s UJUMP mentoring program. Baseball’s three-game fall series starts at 5 p.m., Wednesday at Eck Stadium. Shocker softball continues its fall scrimmages vs. Rose State at 5 p.m., Friday and Emporia State at 1 p.m., Sunday.
Sasha Radunovich played for the Shockers from 1985-89. While his basketball career at WSU is noteworthy, his success in the business world is what he prefers you learn from.
We discuss how he chafed at coach Eddie Fogler’s rules as a Shocker and then saw the wisdom in that structure later in life. Radunovich reveals the lightning-fast recruiting visit with coach Gene Smithson that led him to WSU. We also discuss how he co-founded Black Sheep Homes in Europe and why athletes need to be prepared for the real world – personally and professionally – after the ball stops bouncing.
Of course, we discuss the famous “ball between the legs,” trick (2:10 mark of this YouTube video) that became his signature moment.
A 6-foot-10 center, Radunovich averaged 12.2 points and 5.9 rebounds for his career and earned All-Missouri Valley Conference honors in 1988 after averaging 14.1 points and 7.2 rebounds. The Shockers played in the 1987 and 1988 NCAA Tournaments and the NIT in 1989.
Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. It is Shocktoberfest on campus and fans can check out volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball all weekend. WSU volleyball plays Tulsa at Koch Arena at 6 p.m., Friday. Shocker Madness is at 6:30 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free and the evening features scrimmages by the men’s and women’s basketball teams, introductions and skills contests. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and both teams will sign autographs until 6 p.m.
Wichita State bowlers Aleesha Oden and Olivia Lizzi get fans ready for the start of the season in October. We discuss how coach Holly Harris uses last season’s NCAA runner-up finish as a coaching tool and Oden’s favorite moment from that run. Lizzi talks about growing up in a prominent bowling family, choosing a rival school and how her mom pointed out bad body language. We also talk about road-trip snacks, advice for young athletes and favorite TV shows.
Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State volleyball opens American Conference play this weekend at Koch Arena. At 6 p.m., Friday, the Shockers play Memphis. On Sunday, WSU faces USF at noon.
On Saturday, Nebraska baseball visits Eck Stadium for a 1 p.m., scrimmage.
Next week, Shocktoberfest takes over the campus. Shocker Madness is at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3. Admission is free and the evening features scrimmages by the men’s and women’s basketball teams, introductions and skills contests.
Wichita State pitcher Caleb Reed and catcher Ethan Gonzalez join the podcast to talk about which teammates are making a good impression in fall workouts, the influence of their baseball-loving fathers and theories of mound visits. We also discuss uniform numbers, intro songs and favorite barbecue spots. The Shockers scrimmage Nebraska at 1 p.m., Saturday at Eck Stadium.
Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills and Voice of the Shockers Denning Gerig join the podcast to discuss the non-conference schedule. We discuss how Wichita State’s high number of returners informed scheduling plans and why a move from Nashville to Lexington didn’t change Mills’ desire to play Kentucky. Home games vs. Boise State and New Mexico are highlights and we dive into their importance to building an NCAA Tournament resume.
We also talk about learning from NBA coaches and Mills’ choice for a road arena he would love to visit.
Shocker Madness is Oct. 3 and the 19-game home schedule starts on Nov. 4 vs. vs. Cal State Northridge. For ticket information, visit goshockers.com or call (316) 978-3267.
