Dave Lucas played shortstop for Wichita State baseball in 1982 and 1983. He hit .327 with 15 doubles in 1982 for the College World Series runner-up Shockers.
In the College World Series, he hit a two-run single off Texas' Calvin Schiraldi as part of a six-run third inning that lifted the Shockers to an 8-4 win, eliminated the Longhorns and sent the Shockers to the championship round. Lucas went 2 for 5 in that game and drove in three runs.
Lucas, coach Gene Stephenson said, was the perfect fit for that team because of his solid defense and hitting.