The chance to see the debut of the new-look Shockers in the 2018-19 season is less than three months away. Eighty-nine days, to be exact.
Wichita State released its full 12-game, non-conference slate on Thursday, revealing the mystery Intrust Bank Arena game opponent (Southern Mississippi) and a total of six home games. The Shockers will debut at Koch Arena in an exhibition game against Division II Catawba (N.C.) on Tuesday, Oct. 30, then open the regular season a week later against Louisiana Tech on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
For a team that will be one of the most inexperienced teams in the country, with just 11 percent of its production returning, WSU still constructed a challenging schedule that includes the likes of Baylor (Dec.