Former Shocker golfers Corey Novascone and Calvin Pearson join us to discuss the First Tee-Greater Wichita program and the recently opened Steve Hatchett Learning Center at MacDonald Golf Course. We talk about how First Tee is boosting high school golf in Wichita and how the program is able to remove many of the financial barriers that dissuade families from the sport. We learn about the new building and what it offers young golfers educationally and athletically. We wrap up with stories about playing for former WSU coach Grier Jones, highlighted by Pearson’s memory about how an errant shot led to a bee sting. Novascone, who played on WSU’s NCAA regional team in 1998, is First Tee program director. Pearson is vice president of the board of directors. He played on MVC champion and NCAA teams in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU baseball plays host to ECU this weekend. At 9 a.m., Saturday, WSU adds the name of its Hall of Fame coach to Eck Stadium. The ceremony officially names the complex Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field at Gene Stephenson Park and the public is invited to the unveiling of the signage. Shocker softball aims for a season sweep of Kansas at 6 p.m. Wednesday in their final home game. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State volleyball coach Chris Lamb updates fans on spring scrimmages as the Shockers come off an AAC championship and trip to the NCAA Tournament. We discuss the return of Gabi Maas from injury and the strong state of the Shocker littles. We dive into the middle picture, after the departure of Morgan Stout, and how Allie Paulsen is making strides as a sophomore. Lamb also talks about his three newcomers and why he thinks outside hitter Sydney Dunning could be one of the busiest Shockers in recent memory.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Bring your tropical shirts and shakers of salt for Jimmy Buffett night at Eck and Wilkins stadiums on Friday. On Saturday at Wilkins, it’s all about friendship bracelets and Taylor Swift. Shocker softball is home vs. Kansas City on Tuesday (2 p.m.) and Charlotte visits this weekend. WSU baseball plays host to USF this weekend. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker baseball is home this weekend against UTSA. Shocker softball plays ECU at Wilkins Stadium. Both series are loaded with promotions. You can hunt for Easter eggs after Saturday’s baseball game and Sunday’s softball game. Weather permitting, fireworks are on tap after Saturday’s 6 p.m. softball game. Shocker bowling is in the NCAA Final Four and they match up with Jacksonville State on Friday morning. The college portion of the KT Woodman Classic starts Friday. The meet is WSU’s first home outdoor track and field meet of the spring. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State pole vault coach Aliyah Fertig and junior Arantxa Cortez join the podcast at the start of the outdoor track and field season. We discuss how Fertig’s time as an athlete with coach Brooke Rasnick (a former Shocker vaulter) at Louisville led her into coaching and a spot on the WSU staff. Cortez talks about how her background as a gymnast helps her vaulting and why she came to the United States to attend college and compete in the pole vault.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker baseball plays Kansas State at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Eck Stadium. Weather permitting, fireworks will cover the Kansas sky after the game. The Shockers travel to Charlotte this weekend. Shockers softball plays at UAB this weekend. WSU women’s bowling opens NCAA regional play on Friday in the Lansing Regional. On Saturday, Kansas visits Koch Arena for a 1:30 p.m. scrimmage. Admission is free. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State bowling earned a spot in the NCAA Tournament with its Conference USA title last weekend in New Orleans. Coach Holly Harris and sophomore Aleesha Oden join the podcast to explain how NCAA play works and the dramatics of the CUSA weekend. Oden, the tournament’s Most Outstanding Bowler, describes the big moments on Sunday, and how she didn’t fully grasp the weight of the situation. She also talks about getting into bowling at a young age, her favorite Disney movie and why she chose Wichita State. Harris discusses the benefits of competing in the NCAA’s top conference and how Wichita State’s first season in the NCAA unfolded differently than she expected.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker softball is back at Wilkins Stadium on Tuesday against Central Arkansas and Wednesday vs. Oklahoma. The Shockers play USF in a series at home beginning Friday. WSU baseball is back home vs. UAB in a series beginning on Friday. You can also catch Shocker tennis at Coleman Tennis Complex this week. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men’s basketball plays at Oklahoma State at 8 p.m. Tuesday (March 18) on ESPN2 in the NIT. WSU baseball and softball are on the road this weekend. Shocker softball is back at Wilkins Stadium on March 25 against Central Arkansas and March 26 vs. Oklahoma. WSU baseball is back home vs. UAB in a series beginning March 28. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
