The word the Shockers use is connection to explain how a refreshed team can play so smoothly so quickly.
On Tuesday, that connection will need to work on the road through the noise and distractions of Boise State's fans at ExtraMile Arena, where the Broncos (3-1) average 9,954 fans through four games. The game is at 8 p.m. on the Mountain West Network.
While that is challenging enough that Wichita State practiced with loudspeakers on blast in Koch Arena before leaving Monday, the connection started in June and on display for three home games is an impressive start to the season.