Wichita State's history with baseball in downtown Wichita is significant. Lawrence-Dumont Stadium served as the site of several prominent games in the early days of the Gene Stephenson era.
So, it was fitting that the Shockers opened Riverfront Stadium – which replaced Lawrence-Dumont – on April 10 with a 10-1 win over Houston. The chance to check out the new stadium attracted 7,509 fans to rank No. 7 on Wichita State's list of home games.
The $90-million stadium, built for Triple-A baseball, is home to Wichita Wind Surge, the Double-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. COVID-19 delayed its opening by a year and the Shockers stepped in for the debut event.