SB: 2023 in season news

[flyingMoose]

They also have a section labeled as Other Potential Hosts and it doesn't include Wichita.

I don't know what the facilities requirements (if any) are to host, but I wonder if Wichita State meets them. If they exist, I am sure all the P5 schools meet them, because they have football money.

[flyingMoose]

Going into the ECU weekend, the Shockers have an RPI of 21.

[WINGdingBALLfling]

That bracketology says, "This data comes from the Monday, April 17 RPI update" which wouldn't include our win over OSU.
If we get sent down to Stillwater after sweeping them this year that's crazy. Also, let's say they think we're the fourth-best 2-seed, why would they send us to the third-best 1-seed? Sending us to Arkansas who is the fourteenth-ranked 1-seed, seems more reasonable.

[SubGod22]

That bracketology says, "This data comes from the Monday, April 17 RPI update" which wouldn't include our win over OSU.
If we get sent down to Stillwater after sweeping them this year that's crazy. Also, let's say they think we're the fourth-best 2-seed, why would they send us to the third-best 1-seed? Sending us to Arkansas who is the fourteenth-ranked 1-seed, seems more reasonable.

I had the same thought as a two seed. Hell, they're sending Oregon to Florida in this so certainly we could go a little further if it made more sense in regards to seeding.

[flyingMoose]

There are no seeds beyond the sixteen host sites. Yes, we will be a two-seed within the pod where we are sent, but there is no national pool of pod two-seeds with some attempt to spread those sixteen teams around to balance things.

"Keep the expenses down" is the mantra.

[SubGod22]

There are no seeds beyond the sixteen host sites. Yes, we will be a two-seed within the pod where we are sent, but there is no national pool of pod two-seeds with some attempt to spread those sixteen teams around to balance things.

"Keep the expenses down" is the mantra.

I get the trying to keep costs down, but it's a disservice to the game when it's done the way it seems to be done. But just of the two seeds, six of them are getting sent outside of their region in the above prediction.

I suppose once you're going outside of the region distance doesn't matter to costs so much, but I'm pretty sure they could cut distance down for some of them and increase it a bit for others and it wouldn't kill anyone.

When it comes down to it, nearly half of the 2-4 seeds are traveling outside of what I'd consider to be their region. A couple of those are because there really aren't any/many regional options, but in the grand scheme of things I think they can do more.

Didn't I see where VB now seeds the 2 seeds as well to make things a little better in that tournament? Wonder why that hasn't been done for softball. It would make the tournament and the college world series better for all.

It's creating regionals that are drastically different in competition. Reminds me of how KSHSAA predetermines sub-state groupings and then you end up with 3 of the top 5 in the class in one sub-state and others have no teams that would be in the top 20.

Maybe simply being a Shocker fan and knowing we would probably beat a number of the one seeds I'm getting sick of constantly having to go to one of the Oklahoma schools despite being a borderline top 16 team ourselves. Hell, even OU thought it was bullshit last year and said as much.

[WuDrWu]

You can set your watch to it.....if WSU doesn't host (and I don't think they will) then they're going to Norman, Stillwater, Fayetteville or Austin. Guaranteed.

[SubGod22]

[Stickboy46]

OSU got swept by Texas this weekend... Not exactly helping WSU

[SubGod22]

Go Shockers - RH: "I Loved It Here As Soon As I Got Here"

Jeff Glaze watched his niece dive for a ground ball. Sydney McKinney, age 7 or 8, gave her uncle a look at the future of softball with her glove.

"He said 'That's a DI player," said Jason McKinney, Sydney's father. "He started calling her 'DI.' That was her nickname growing up."

Sydney McKinney committed to Missouri at 14 – fulfilling the NCAA Division I prediction after her freshman year in high school. When she decided that program didn't fit, she transferred to Wichita State for her freshman season and started piling up more nicknames – "Syd the Kid" and "Hit Queen" chief among them.

On Sunday, McKinney led off No. 23 Wichita State's 7-1 win over East Carolina by smacking a single to center. In the second inning, she bunted to reach base on a throwing error and moved to second on a botched pickoff throw.

At shortstop in the third, she robbed Jayci Chamberlain of a hit by diving toward third base to snag a line drive. In the sixth, she doubled to right field.

In all, McKinney provided the sold-out crowd at Wilkins Stadium a typical McKinney game on her senior day with speed, pop, command of the strike zone and fielding wizardry. She went 2 for 4 with a double and three runs to raise her average to a nation-leading .524.

The Shockers (40-8, 13-2 American Athletic Conference) remain atop the conference standings and can claim the title outright with three wins next weekend at Tulsa. ECU (26-23, 3-12) scored two runs in the three-game series.

After the game, McKinney posed for pictures with youngsters, signed autographs and posed for more pictures. She talked about her career with reporters. Fans met her on the field to tell her how much they enjoyed her talents.

"That was fun, getting all those opportunities on senior day to show people who I am," she said.

The home games for one of Wichita State's greats are dwindling – depending on Tuesday's weather for No. 1 Oklahoma and the NCAA regional selection committee. If Sunday was the last chance to see her in Wichita, she provided a seven-inning demonstration of the versatility and consistency that puts her on the list with any elite Shocker in any sport.

She is a special talent. She's an even better person. Shocker Nation has been truly blessed to watch her grow and become arguably the best player in the nation. I know I don't want it to end. She truly is a joy to watch.

[SubGod22]

Go Shockers - Aguilar Named AAC Pitcher of the Week for Third Time

WICHITA, Kan. - For a third time this season the American Athletic Conference has tabbed Alex Aguilar its Pitcher of the Week.

Aguilar was spectacular in three appearances last week. The freshman was 3-0 with a sparkling 0.37 ERA in 19.0 innings. She threw two complete games, allowing only one earned, while striking out eight. Aguilar opened the week with a standout performance at No. 3 Oklahoma State. She allowed only one run against a top 10 offense in the complete game victory. In Saturday's win over East Carolina, Aguilar recorded her sixth complete game shutout of the season, allowing only three hits and no walks. She put a bow on the weekend with 4.0 scoreless innings of relief to go with four strikeouts.

Additionally, Lauren Lucas was named to the weekly honor roll for the second straight week. In three games, she hit .400/.455/.900 with a triple, home run and two RBI. Lucas homered in Saturday's win and went 2-for-4 on Sunday with her seventh triple of the season, tied for the most on the team.

I've been high on Alex since we signed her and she hasn't disappointed. Really excited what we have in her.

[JayPak]

Holy Moly your softball team is good!

[1972Shocker]

Holy Moly your softball team is good!

Thank you. They are having a really good year. Helps when you have perhaps the best all-round player in the country. The Shock wan't be putting anyone on the all-airport team but they get the job done between the lines. Much credit to the coaching staff.

[flyingMoose]

Holy Moly your softball team is good!

Something for the volleyball team to aspire to. :)

[Joerg]

I'm am like on this sofball team! VICTRY!!
#bestsofballNCAA