For the first time in Wichita State softball history, junior shortstop Sydney McKinney will represent the Shockers on the U.S. Women’s National Team.
On Wednesday evening, USA Softball announced the decision and McKinney’s place on the roster for the upcoming Japan All-Star Series.
From Aug. 6-9, McKinney and the team will go against the Japan National Team in Fukushima/Yokohama, Japan.
McKinney joined five other players that were added to the roster Wednesday night.
With 14 student-athletes and one former student-athlete on board, The Japan All-Star Series roster highlights five athletic conferences: Pac-12, Big 12, AAC, SEC and ACC.