Technically this game is the Shockers 2024-25 official season opener. As a practical matter it has the look and feel of a 2nd Exhibition game. In fact, the opponent, D-II Oklahoma Christian out of Edmund Oklahoma does list it on their schedule as an Exhibition game. However, this game will count in WSU's season record, although will not be no effect on the NET and RPI ratings.
WBB Preview: vs. Oklahoma Christian (Nov. 4)
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN (0-0) vs. WICHITA STATE (0-0)
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 | 11 a.m. CT
Wichita, Kan. | Charles Koch Arena
TV: ESPN+ with Tracey Anderson and Denning Gerig
Radio: GoShockers.com/Listen with Pat Strathman
USD 259 Kids Day: We welcome in students, faculty and staff from Wichita Public Schools to cheer on the Shockers in their regular-season home-opener!
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Led by third-year head coach Markeith Brown, the Eagles are coming off a 6-20 season. Redshirt-junior forward Taylor Jackson is Oklahoma Christian's top returner, averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2023-24. The Eagles were picked 14th of 16 teams in the Lone Star Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. Oklahoma Christian dropped its Oct. 29 exhibition to Oklahoma 114-47. Nakia Cullom was the lone Eagle to score in double figures, tallying 14 points. Jackson led the team in rebounding with nine. On Saturday, Nov. 3rd OCU be NAIA York (NE) University 85-48.
Oklahoma Christian may not be as good at the Shocks' exhibition opponent Northeastern State, so I don't expect this game will shed much light on the Shocks will stack up this year.
This is the annual Schoolhouse Screamfest which would account for the game time and Non-D1 opponent. Getting this out of the way early this year. This actually make some sense doing it this way if your going to do this event. Make it a effectively a 2nd exhibition game for the school kids who won't know the difference and get it out of the way.
WBB Preview: vs. Oklahoma Christian (Nov. 4)
OKLAHOMA CHRISTIAN (0-0) vs. WICHITA STATE (0-0)
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 | 11 a.m. CT
Wichita, Kan. | Charles Koch Arena
TV: ESPN+ with Tracey Anderson and Denning Gerig
Radio: GoShockers.com/Listen with Pat Strathman
USD 259 Kids Day: We welcome in students, faculty and staff from Wichita Public Schools to cheer on the Shockers in their regular-season home-opener!
SCOUTING THE EAGLES
Led by third-year head coach Markeith Brown, the Eagles are coming off a 6-20 season. Redshirt-junior forward Taylor Jackson is Oklahoma Christian's top returner, averaging 8.6 points and 4.7 rebounds in 2023-24. The Eagles were picked 14th of 16 teams in the Lone Star Conference Preseason Coaches' Poll. Oklahoma Christian dropped its Oct. 29 exhibition to Oklahoma 114-47. Nakia Cullom was the lone Eagle to score in double figures, tallying 14 points. Jackson led the team in rebounding with nine. On Saturday, Nov. 3rd OCU be NAIA York (NE) University 85-48.
Oklahoma Christian may not be as good at the Shocks' exhibition opponent Northeastern State, so I don't expect this game will shed much light on the Shocks will stack up this year.
This is the annual Schoolhouse Screamfest which would account for the game time and Non-D1 opponent. Getting this out of the way early this year. This actually make some sense doing it this way if your going to do this event. Make it a effectively a 2nd exhibition game for the school kids who won't know the difference and get it out of the way.
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