Wichita State men’s basketball is hosting Murray State for a charity scrimmage on October 7th at 6:30 PM in Charles Koch Arena—perfect for hoops fans and community supporters alike. Tickets are $20, general admission, first come, first served. All proceeds benefit two local heroes: the Wichita Children’s Home, which has sheltered at-risk youth since 1888, and Cheese Johnson’s UJUMP program, mentoring underserved kids ages 9–12 in entrepreneurship. It’s also your first chance to see the Shockers play before the regular season against a Missouri Valley Conference contender they haven’t faced since 1953. Grab your ticket—it’s basketball with purpose.

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Wichita State and VCU are reviving their basketball rivalry with a new home-and-home series starting in 2027, after a similar matchup in 2018-19 where the home team always won. The all-time series is tied 3-3, with Wichita’s last win coming in a 73-63 victory in December 2019. Both teams finished strong in recent seasons: VCU went 28-8, winning their conference and reaching the NCAA Tournament’s second round; Wichita State posted 24 wins and made its second straight postseason appearance under coach Paul Mills, who’s steadily building a powerhouse. With ten key players returning, expectations are sky-high for both squads. Shocker fans can grab limited lower bowl season tickets now—fewer than 250 left—at GoShockers.com/Tickets or by phone. Plus, the We Fight For Wichita Fund is running a matching challenge: every donation up to $500K is doubled. Support the program at GoShockers.com/Giving or contact the WSU Development Office.

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