SHOCKER SPORTS

Now a Shocker, this former Cougar coach has clawed out a national reputation. Judy Favor, a successful head coach at Columbus State (Ga.) University, is the new head softball coach at Wichita State. "She knows how to win … She took a .500 program a few years ago and turned it into one that was ranked No. 1 in the nation." WSU Athletics Director Jim Schaus "I am excited to have Judy Favor as part of our team," says WSU Athletics Director Jim Schaus. "She kn...

Despite a recent injury, Jason Perez, along with fellow seniors Darrin Williams and Carl Lemons, will lead the Shocks. Oklahoma State, Tulsa and Kansas State have been added to future Wichita State's men's basketball schedules, WSU Director of Athletics Jim Schaus and Head Basketball Coach Randy Smithson announced in August. "Jim and I are committed to scheduling games with quality regional opponents," Smithson says. "I understand the importance of these regional oppon...

As Dale Faber '82 and Bobby Kennen join the coaching staff, Coach Smithson says, "I have great confidence in Bobby and Dale. I think they are the right fit at the right time." "We are extremely pleased to announce that Dale and Bobby have joined our staff," says Head Coach Randy Smithson '82/89. "They will be an improvement to our staff, our program and the total operation. I feel that the coaches in the past have done a great job, but these two are a great fi...

Baseball Signings Wichita State continues its national dominance as Shockers played in their 13th-straight NCAA Tournament — the 18th in the last 20 years — and hosted their eighth regional in the 1990s. WSU also has had a slew of players and signees selected in this year's baseball draft. All told, 10 Shockers were chosen, as well as four Shockers-to-be. Topping the list of Shockers who have signed professional contracts is Chicago Cubs first-round pick Ben Christensen. Christ...