One of Wichita State’s biggest rivals is Missouri State. The rivalry between these two teams dates back to the 1941-42 season and has been going strong ever since. If you can only make it to one Wichita State game, then you can’t beat taking in a Wichita State-Missouri State game.
The rivalry between Wichita State and Tulsa dates back to the Golden Hurricane’s time in the Missouri Valley Conference. Tulsa left the Missouri Valley Conference in 1996, but the rivalry between them and the Shockers remains intense so get your tickets when Tulsa comes to town.
Wichita State Shockers Stadium Guide
In Game
The Shockers recent success has helped make Wichita State home to an incredible atmosphere that every college hoops fan should experience at least once. The fans in Wichita live and die with this team, and you’ll struggle to find a better place in the country to take in a game than “The Roundhouse” making a trip to Wichita a must for any college basketball fan.
When it comes to loud fans at Wichita State games, you can’t beat the student section. The students at any Shockers game are the loudest and wildest fans in the arena, and they’ll do just about anything to show their support for the team. Keep an eye out for them as you never know what kinds of cheers or banners you’ll hear or see coming from them.
The spirit squads and pep band at Wichita State are also top-notch as well. The cheer squad puts on fantastic performances you won’t want to miss and the lovable mascot WuShock is a big part of the in-game entertainment as well. Not to be outdone, the Shocker Sound will serenade you all throughout the game with Wichita State favorites as well as popular contemporary songs making them a can’t miss part of any Shockers game.
In addition to an incredible student section and spirit squads, “The Roundhouse” also boasts one of the most intimate atmospheres in college hoops. The seating at Wichita State will put you right on top of the action, which goes a long way in immersing you in the game.
Finally, if you want to get the full Wichita State experience, then stop by Kirby’s Beer Store after the game. The local dive bar is a favorite among Shockers fans and offers the perfect place to stop after the game as it features cheap drinks and is nearby Charles Koch Arena.
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to take in a Wichita State Shockers game so get your tickets today.
Make sure to check out the WSU Athletic Hall of Fame when attending a Shockers basketball game. The Hall of Fame contains tons of artifacts and memorabilia from WSU athletics past and is a must-see for any college sports fan.
Hanging around the arena are banners celebrating the Shockers rich basketball history. The banners show off all of Wichita State’s conference titles and NCAA Tournament appearances, so take them all in to remember your favorite Shockers basketball moments.
The Shocker Sound provides an incredible atmosphere at Wichita State games and is a big part of what makes attending a WSU basketball game such a fantastic experience. Whether they’re playing “Hail Wichita,” the Shocker War Chant, or just about anything else you’ll enjoy the music provided throughout the game by the Shocker Sound.
Don’t miss WuShock during your trip to Wichita State. The one of a kind mascot puts on quite the show at Shockers games with his antics and fans love him making him a must-see at any Shockers sporting event.
The student section at Wichita State games goes all out to get behind their team. No matter what the score you’ll hear cheers and chants coming from them, so enjoy their support throughout the game.
The WSU cheerleaders pump up the crowd throughout the game and do a superb job of keeping spirits high even when the Shockers are struggling. You won’t want to miss the cheer squad’s impressive routines, so don’t leave your seat when they take the court.
All Hail! Hail! Wichita U.
Rah! Rah! Rah for Wichita
March onward banners high,
With courage, force that can never
Die, Rah!
We’ll fight for Wichita,
Brave spirits never fail,
To Wichita all loyalty,
Hail! Our Varsity,
Triumphantly, Hail!
All Hail! Hail! Wichita U.
Rah! Rah! Rah for Wichita State Athletics
March onward banners high,
With courage, force that can never
Die, Rah!
We’ll fight for Wichita,
Brave spirits never fail,
To Wichita all loyalty,
Hail! Our Varsity,
Triumphantly, Hail!
Shocker Fight Song
Go, you Shockers, fight the enemy,
Make them kneel before our Varsity,
We’re behind you with our battle cry.
Indestructible we’ll do or die for
Wichita State University.
We are brave and we’re bold,
So we will Fight, Fight, Wichita,
For the Black and Gold.
Go, you Shockers, fight the enemy,
Make them kneel before our Varsity,
We’re behind you with our battle cry.
Indestructible we’ll do or die for
Wichita State University.
We are brave and we’re bold,
So we will Fight, Fight, Wichita,
For the Black and Gold.
WSU Alma Mater
Our alma mater Wichita,
Stands proudly on the hill.
Our sons and daughters bow to thee,
Our hearts with praise we fill.
Chorus:
Then, hail! our Alma Mater!
Hail, Thee, grand and true,
Long wave the yellow and the black,
O Wichita, Here’s to you!
Around our lives are memories
That tenderly entwine,
And thru the midst of the rolling years,
Of thee we build a shrine.
(Chorus)
Thy call to all that life holds dear
Is a clear and constant shining guide.
With love and truth and loyalty
And may they e’er abide.
Our hearts with praise we fill.
(Chorus)
Shocker War Chant
You don’t want to go to war, with the Shockers. Don’t start no stuff , won’t be no stuff.
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