Shockers Open Conference Play vs. SIU

WICHITA, Kan. - Wichita State begins Missouri Valley Conference play this weekend when Southern Illinois comes to Eck Stadium for a three-game series beginning Friday night at 6 p.m.

Quick Hits

• All three games will be broadcast on KNSS 1330 AM and on goshockers.com with Mike Kennedy and Shane Dennis calling the action. Friday and Saturday's games will be televised on COX Channel Kansas (2022 HD) and Sunday's on The Valley on ESPN3.

• Wichita State leads the overall series with Southern Illinois 99-37. The Shockers also lead the series in Wichita 53-18.

• WSU is 130th in the April 6 NCAA RPI, while Southern Illinois is 220th. The Shockers are 1-7 against the top-50 and 4-11 against the top-100.

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