Former Wichita State softball All-Americans CC Wong and Sydney McKinney are still in the game at Wilkins Stadium. They work with hitters and pitchers, catch bullpen sessions, throw batting practice and scrimmage with the Shockers for their duties as graduate assistants. McKinney is playing professionally and leaves soon for Japan. She will play this summer for Oklahoma City in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, her fourth season in the AUSL. Wong plays for Team Canada with her sights set on the 2028 Olympics. We talk about working with the Shockers, improving their coaching techniques and why Wichita State coaches work so well with athletes. We also talk about the growth of professional softball and the importance of persistence when recruiting starts for young athletes.
McKinney, from Norborne, Mo., played shortstop for WSU from 2019-23. She earned All-America honors in 2021, 2022 and 2023. McKinney led the nation in batting average in 2022 (.522) and 2023 (.527). Wong, from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, played in 2024 for the Shockers and earned All-American honors after hitting .470 (second nationally) with 14 home runs and 14 doubles.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker Madness is at 6 p.m., Saturday with doors opening at 5 p.m. for the free event at Koch Arena. WSU volleyball, off to a 10-4 start and 2-0 in the conference, plays Tulsa at 7 p.m., Friday at Koch Arena for volleyball alumni night. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State associate head coach Elizabeth Economon sets fans up for fall softball. The Shockers will play McLennan Community College at 1 p.m. Saturday and Emporia State at 3 p.m. Sunday. We talk about blending in 14 newcomers, nine of them transfers. We discuss how returners such as Jodie Epperson and Brookelyn Livanec can progress in their second season as Shockers and the latest additions from Wichita State’s connection to McLennan. Economon also dives into the advantages of the new indoor practice facility and the three All-American graduate assistants who are back to help coach the Shockers.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball starts American Conference play at UAB on Friday (7 p.m.) and at Memphis on Sunday (1 p.m.). Both matches are on ESPN+. WSU returns home for matches against Tulsa on Oct. 3 and Oct. 5. The Oct. 3 match (7 p.m.) is the annual alumni night. WSU baseball scrimmages Nebraska at noon Saturday at Eck Stadium. Shocker Madness is Oct. 4 with doors opening at 5 p.m. for the free event at Koch Arena, part of the university’s Shocktoberfest. 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. WSU volleyball plays No. 17 Kansas on Tuesday (6 p.m.) at Koch Arena in a yellow-out match. WSU is 6-2 and takes a four-match win streak into Tuesday. Fans can check out Shocker men’s basketball in Thursday’s open practice (4 p.m.) and baseball on Friday (5 p.m.) For an inside look at Shocker basketball, consider attending “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” on Saturday (10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). 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. WSU baseball, coming off two wins over ECU last weekend, plays BYU at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Eck Stadium. The Shockers play at Rice this weekend before wrapping up their home schedule next week vs. ORU and Memphis. WSU softball plays in the AAC Championship on Wednesday. Friday’s Shocker Open is WSU’s final track and field meet at home. 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. 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.
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.
