Shockers Name Oliver New Pitching Coach

WICHITA, Kan. - Head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner has named Courtney Oliver the new pitching coach for Wichita State softball.

Oliver is a familiar name throughout the American Athletic Conference, having spent the last two seasons as an associate head coach (2021-23) at Houston, and the six seasons (2016-21) prior as the head coach at East Carolina.

"We are excited to welcome Courtney Oliver into the Shocker family," Bredbenner said. "She brings with her 15 years of high level coaching experience that will help our pitchers develop physically and mentally."

While at Houston, Oliver worked primarily with the pitching staff and Kenna Wilkey, who led the Cougars with a 2.61 ERA and 167…