Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Basketball season is upon us, with the Shocker women celebrating Halloween with Wednesday’s exhibition vs. Newman. Their opener is Nov. 3 vs. Lincoln University. The WSU men open the season vs. UNC Asheville on Nov. 4. Shocker cross country heads to the American Championship this week in North Carolina. Volleyball travels to Florida. Closer to home, catch WSU softball and baseball in scrimmages. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State baseball assistant coach Marty Lees previews the Shocker Fall Series, which starts at 4 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 28). Lees talks about his coaching journey that started as a high school coach and took off as an assistant at Oregon State, where the Beavers won two NCAA titles. We discuss what he has learned about how and when to coach hitting with Brian Green at Wichita State. Lees describes coaching the talented Holliday family at Stillwater High School, his long relationship with Shocker shortstop Alex Ulloa and the development of first baseman Nolan Ganter. The five-game Shocker Fall Series […]

Associate head coach Kenton Paulino joins the podcast to update fans on scrimmages and fall practices. We discuss why coaches love the format of scrimmages vs. NCAA Division I opponents. Paulino talks about the challenges of teaching newcomers terminology and how that is heightened during competition. We break down the Shockers by position with the opener less than two weeks way. Wichita State opens the season vs. UNC Asheville on Nov. 4 at Charles Koch Arena.

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shockers volleyball returns to Koch Arena to play Tulane at 7 p.m. Friday on Ladies Night. WSU faces North Texas on Sunday (1 p.m.) for a Halloween special. WSU softball scrimmages Wednesday and Saturday at Wilkins Stadium. Basketball season is coming. 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. Today (Oct. 15) is the last day to buy tickets for Friday’s Tipoff Luncheon, where you can hear from basketball coaches Terry Nooner and Paul Mills. WSU volleyball is on the road this weekend to play UTSA and Rice. The Shockers return to Koch Arena on Oct. 24 to play Tulane. WSU faces North Texas on Oct. 26 at Koch Arena for a Halloween special. Shockers bowling, fresh off a Final Four berth in their first season as an NCAA sport, opens its schedule […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball is home this weekend to play Memphis (7 p.m., Friday) and UAB (1 p.m., Sunday). WSU men’s basketball offers an early look for two good causes with Saturday’s 1 p.m. charity scrimmage vs. Drake. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Jacob Eddins is Wichita State’s new women’s tennis coach after spending the past two seasons as associate head coach at Illinois. He joins the podcast to talk about his inside info on the Shocker job, courtesy of the coaching family he married into. He describes why the Shockers are set up to win in 2025-26 and why it’s important to help his athletes find their joy on the tennis court. We also discuss his coaching mentors, how he plans to recruit at WSU and how the strength of the American Conference helps the Shockers.

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.

Basketball season is weeks away and women’s team newcomers Bella Belong, Sophie Benharougo and Karys Washington join the podcast in advance of Shocker Madness on Oct. 4. We discuss their favorite pro basketball players, their musical tastes and book and movie recommendations. Bella describes her goal of opening an orphanage in Cameroon, while Karys’ career plan is becoming an orthodontist. Sophie reveals the story behind her uniform number, which is one rarely found on the basketball court. Belong is a 6-3 junior forward from Cameroon and South Plains College. Benharougo is a 6-2 forward from France and Seattle University. Washington […]

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, […]

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.

Mouhamad Ballout and Mallie Hall of Wichita State’s mental health and performance department join the podcast as part of suicide prevention month. We discuss the importance of prominent figures speaking about mental challenges, and how Ballout and Hall help athletes learn why it is crucial to recharge their batteries. We also talk about handling social media, advice for parents and book recommendations. The mental health and performance department is holding a mental health summit for Wichita State student-athletes, sponsored by Suspenders4Hope, on Sept. 30.

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU volleyball is on the road this week with three matches in the Golden Eagle Invitational at Tennessee Tech. Their next home match is Sept. 16 vs. Kansas (6 p.m.). Shocker baseball and softball are early in their fall workouts and both have scrimmages scheduled. For an inside look at Shocker basketball, consider attending “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” on Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State University president Rick Muma joins us to discuss his book “Student Centered, Innovation Driven: A Guide to Transforming Higher Education.” We talk about the changes to the university over the past decade, as detailed in the book, and why he believes those moves represent the future of education. How does this relate to athletics? We discuss how much time he spends each week on athletics and its importance to the university and community. Dr. Muma talks about the university’s investment in athletics, why the university recruits Texas heavily and how athletics is more strategic in how it operates […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU cross country runs at the JK Gold Classic at Clapp Cross Country Course on Saturday morning. Shocker volleyball is on the road this weekend at the BYU Nike Invitational. Matches against Incarnate Word, BYU (Friday) and Northern Colorado (Saturday) are on ESPN+. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State men’s golf coach Judd Easterling introduces new assistant Mark Leroux on the podcast. Leroux, former coach at Missouri, gave Easterling his start in coaching in 2013. We talk about Leroux adding experience and a balance of personality to the staff. We discuss why Leroux put off retirement to join Easterling and how they handled the change in roles from their previous partnership. We also talk about fly-fishing, favorite golf courses and the 2025-26 Shockers.Leroux served as coach at Missouri for 19 years, a time in which the Tigers went to 15 NCAA regionals. He spent the past two […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, opens the season at 7 p.m., Friday vs. Kennesaw State (ESPN +) at Koch Arena. WSU plays Arkansas at 1 p.m., Sunday (ESPN +). “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State opens volleyball season on Friday and assistant coaches Katie Zimmerman and Ashleigh Houlton join us to preview the season. We talk about how senior leadership in July got things started in a good way and why they think their freshmen are not “drill-killers.” We also discuss Brooklyn Leggett’s journey from NCAA Division II to preseason all-conference. We dive into the setting position, why the littles are such a strong group this season and their favorite moments from the 2024 post-season. The Shockers play Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. Friday in the Shocker Volleyball Classic. WSU plays Arkansas at […]

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball, picked third in the American Conference, offers a first look at Saturday’s free scrimmage at 3 p.m. The Shockers open the season on Aug. 29 at home vs. Kennesaw State and play Arkansas on Aug. 31. “Queens of the Court – Ladies Day with Shocker Men’s Basketball,” is Sept. 20. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.