Wichita State sophomore forward Dillon Battie is on a roll in American Conference play and coming off a 19-point, 9-rebound effort in a win over Tulane. The Shockers play conference co-leaders USF and Tulsa at home this week and Dillon joins us to talk about the team’s winning ways and how a crowd can influence a game. We talk about coach Paul Mills’ devotion to defense and how he challenged the Shockers after a loss in January. Dillon reveals his newest hobby – day trading – and why he wants to share what he is learning about making money. Wichita State is 15-9, 7-4 in the American Conference. It plays USF at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Tulsa at 6 p.m., Saturday as part of Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame Weekend.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men’s basketball has won five of six games to put itself in contention in the American Conference. The Shockers can take a big step toward that goal with games against USF (6:30 p.m. Wednesday) and Tulsa (6 p.m., Saturday), the teams tied atop the standings. Shocker baseball opens its schedule with a four-game series at Eck Stadium vs. Northern Colorado. The opener is at 3 p.m., Friday. The Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend starts Friday and continues during Saturday’s men’s basketball game. Tickets are available at goshockers.com. 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. Wichita State men’s basketball plays Charlotte at Koch Arena on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.). The WSU women face Tulsa at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Koch Arena. The first 250 fans receive a shirt to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. Shocker softball opens the season on Friday in Texas. Both Shocker tennis teams will play at their indoor homes this weekend. The Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend (Feb. 13-14) nearing with tickets available at goshockers.com. 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. Both Shocker basketball teams can have a say at the top of the conference standings over the next week. The Shocker men, on a three-game win streak, travel to Tulsa on Sunday (1 p.m., ESPNU) and get Charlotte at home on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.). The WSU women are home with a two-game win streak after a win at second-place ECU. The Shockers play last-place UAB at 2 p.m. Saturday at Koch Arena on Scheel’s Junior Shocker Kids Club Day. Tuesday, third-place Tulsa visits Koch Arena for a 6 p.m. tip to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day. The Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend (Feb. 13-14) nearing with tickets available at goshockers.com. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State basketball assistant coach Iain Laymon updates fans on the three-game win streak after Saturday’s win over Memphis. We discuss how the Shockers regrouped with some real talk before playing USF, how coaches think about shot selection for Kenyon Giles and why they encourage Brian Amuneke to fire away. We also talk about how the Shockers use technology to improve foul shooting. Iain discusses why he got into coaching and his father’s influence on his career.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men’s basketball is back at Koch Arena to play ECU on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and Memphis on Saturday (3 p.m.). The Memphis game is a Yellow out with official shirts available at Scheel’s. The Shocker women play Memphis at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Koch Arena on Aviation Night. WSU baseball’s First Pitch Banquet (Jan. 30) and Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend (Feb. 13-14) are on the schedule with tickets available at goshockers.com. 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. Koch Arena is busy with basketball this week. WSU men’s basketball plays Rice on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.). North Texas visits Wichita on Sunday (2 p.m.).Temple plays the Shocker women on Tuesday (6 p.m.) for Father-Daughter Night with a 2-for-1 ticket special. On Saturday, the Shockers play host to ECU at 2 p.m. WSU baseball’s First Pitch Banquet (Jan. 30) and Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend (Feb. 13-14) are on the schedule with tickets available. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State opens American Conference play this week with an 8-5 record. Assistant coach P.J. Couisnard joins the podcast to discuss Karon Boyd and his Grinch shoes and how Jaret Valencia and Brian Amuneke can continue their positive trend. We talk about how a redshirt season helped TJ Williams burst into the rotation and why the team’s identity centers on rebounding and limiting turnovers.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men’s basketball is coming off an overtime win at Northern Iowa. They face DePaul at 11 a.m., Saturday at Koch Arena (ESPNU). It is Teddy Bear Toss day, so warm up your arm, bring a new stuffed animal and don’t hit the radio guys. The Shockers continue their homestand on Dec. 17 vs. Wofford at 6:30 p.m. WSU women’s basketball plays Loyola Marymount at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in a Koch Arena doubleheader. A men’s ticket gets you into the women’s game. 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 basketball plays Loyola of Chicago at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Koch Arena. Bucket hats for students! WSU volleyball celebrates seniors Katie Galligan, Emerson Wilford and Brooklyn Leggett before Friday’s match vs. first-place Rice (6:30 p.m.). The first 250 fans get a Shocker volleyball shirt. Also Friday, WSU cross country competes in the NCAA Midwest Region race in Stillwater. WSU’s Elly Kipruto is expected to run at the top of the race and contend for a spot in the NCAA Championship. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
