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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 […]

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 […]

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. On Sunday, WSU plays Rice at noon. It is Youth Team Day. Teams can register for free admission at GoShockers.com. Tickets are on sale for The Shocker Basketball Tipoff Luncheon at 11:45 a.m., Oct. 23 at Charles Koch Arena. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball faces Kansas at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Koch Arena. It is a Yellow-Out with free shirts for the first 300 fans. The Shockers travel to Northern Iowa for matches on Friday at 6 and Saturday at 1, both available on ESPN+. Shocker Madness, complete with men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages, is at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3 with more information to come.

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball is on the road again this weekend with three matches in Columbia, Mo. WSU plays Florida Gulf Coast at 4 p.m., Friday. On Saturday, the Shockers face Arkansas State at 10 a.m. and Missouri at 4 p.m. The next home match for the Shockers is at 6 p.m., Sept. 15 vs. Kansas for a Yellow-out with T-shirts for the first 300 fans. WSU baseball scrimmages Cowley County at 1 p.m., Saturday at Eck Stadium. Shocker Madness is set for Oct. 3 (6:30 […]

Max Buettenback and Maddox Meyer of Wichita State baseball visit the podcast to discuss how they chose Wichita State and how they are aiming to improve their skills. We talk about teammates making a good impression this fall, Runza sandwiches and The Barton School of Business. The Shockers play their first scrimmage of the fall at 1 p.m., Saturday vs. Cowley College at Eck Stadium. Buettenback is a senior outfielder from Lincoln, Nebraska and a transfer from the University of Nebraska. Meyer is a junior right-handed pitcher from Malcolm, Neb., and a transfer from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The JK Gold Classic opens cross country season on Saturday at Clapp Cross Country Course. The men’s 6-kilometer race starts at 8 a.m., followed by the women’s 5K. Shocker volleyball, 2-1 after their opening weekend, plays two matches in Boulder this weekend. They face No. 23 Colorado at 7 p.m., Friday and Northern Colorado at 2 p.m., Saturday. Both matches are on ESPN+. The next home match for the Shockers is at 6 p.m., Sept. 15 vs. Kansas for a Yellow-Out with T-shirts for […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker Volleyball Classic opens the season with Idaho State, Stephen F. Austin and Missouri State visiting Koch Arena this weekend. The Shockers play Southland Conference preseason favorite Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m., Friday, Idaho State at 6 p.m., Saturday and Missouri State at noon on Sunday. Each match comes with a promotion – Friday is Jam the Gym night with T-shirts for the first 300 fans. WSU faculty and staff get in free with their ID. Saturday is Lambo Night with a […]