Wichita State Shockers Overview

Fast facts

League: Division I (NCAA)

Head Coach: Gregg Marshall

Team Mascot: WuShock

Year Opened: 1955

Capacity: 10506

City / State: Wichita / Kansas

Rivalries & Top Games to Attend

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Wichita State Shockers vs Missouri State Bears

Rival Team: Missouri State Bears

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.

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Wichita State Shockers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Rival Team: Tulsa Golden Hurricane

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.

Things to check out

WSU Athletic Hall of Fame

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.

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Banners

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.

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Shocker Sound

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.

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WuShock

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.

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WSU Student Section

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.

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Cheerleaders

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.

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Fight Songs

  1. Hail Wichita

    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!

  2. 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.

  3. 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)

  4. Shocker War Chant

    You don’t want to go to war, with the Shockers. Don’t start no stuff , won’t be no stuff.

Wichita State Shockers Bars & Restaurants

  1. Deano’s Grill & Tapworks

    Tap

    Urban haunt with gourmet pies, housemade sausages & craft beers, plus sports memorabilia & many TVs.

    9747 E 21st St N #101, Wichita, KS 67206, USA

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$

  2. Harry’s Uptown

    Taps Keyes Club

    Great drinks. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Great experience.

    3023 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67211, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$

  3. Walt’s East Bar and Grill

    Chips

    Relaxed watering hole with sports on TV & traditional American bar fare in a casual setup.

    7732 E Central Ave #110, Wichita, KS 67206, USA

    Bar website

    american - $

  4. The Hill Bar & Grill

    The Hill Bar and Grill

    Creative tavern fare & many craft beers offered in casual surrounds with flat-screen TVs & a patio.

    4800 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67208, USA

    Bar website

    sportsbar - $$

  5. The Field House

    Beer

    If ever there were a place that that just reeks of nostalgia and Shocker pride, Field House would be that spot.

    3825 E 17th St N, Wichita, KS 67208, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$

  6. Headshots Bar & Grill

    Headshots Bar & Grill

    Relaxed eatery & lounge with a broad selection of video games, plus sandwiches, beer & mixed drinks.

    2120 N Woodlawn St #324, Wichita, KS 67208, USA

    Bar website

    american - $

  7. River City Brewing Co

    Beer mug Crafty Rooster

    Microbrews, a pub menu & live music in a turn-of-the-century space with lounge, TVs & outdoor deck.

    150 N Mosley St, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$

  8. Felipe’s Restaurant

    Taco

    A traditional Mexican menu delivered in the festive, colorful setting typical of the genre.

    2241 N Woodlawn St, Wichita, KS 67220, USA

    Bar website

    mexican - $$

  9. Redrock Canyon Grill

    The Habit Burger Grill

    Polished but laid-back grill with a Southwestern-focused American menu & a full bar list.

    1844 N Rock Rd, Wichita, KS 67206, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$

  10. Spangles

    burger McGrearys Restaurant Celestial Cafe

    Regional fast-food chain offering burgers, sandwiches, fries, ice cream & breakfast items.

    612 S Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202, USA

    Bar website

    american - $

  11. Da Cajun Shak

    Cajun Shak

    Where a taste of Louisiana and Cajun comes to Wichita.

    6249 E 21st St N, Wichita, KS 67208, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$

  12. Stroud’s Restaurant & Bar

    Fried chicken Mrs Winners Chicken Biscuits

    Family-friendly casual restaurant serving homestyle fried chicken, pork chops & other American fare.

    3661 N Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67219, USA

    Bar website

    american - $$