ST. LOUIS -- Wichita State men's and women's indoor track and field teams received first-place votes from all Valley schools in the pre-championship poll, with totals of 64 and 81 respectively.
On the men's side, the Shockers are looking to repeat as Indoor Conference Champions. Last season, the team claimed the title with a total of 141.5, edging out Southern Illinois by a mere nine points. Notable performers this season for the Shockers include seniors Ugis Jocis and Cody Schneck, junior Hunter Veith, and sophomore Ben Johnson.
Southern Illinois claimed the runner-up spot in the poll, ending with a total of 55.