Shockers Fill Schedule Hole with Newman

Wichita State didn't need to look long or far for a last-minute fill-in after the postponement of its American Athletic Conference home opener.

Newman University will make the drive across town for some impromptu non-conference action Wednesday night at Charles Koch Arena (6 p.m. CT, ESPN+), replacing East Carolina on the marquee.

ECU called off its visit to Wichita on Monday due to a positive COVID-19 test and subsequent contact tracing. That game will be made up at a later date.

WSU and Newman have met five times (twice in the regular season and three times in preseason exhibitions) since 2009 when the Jets completed their transition to NCAA Division II. The last was a special charity…