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<p><strong>WICHITA, Kan. -</strong> Wichita State men's basketball will host Murray State&nbsp;in a charity scrimmage on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena.<br /><br />All tickets are $20 and seating is general admission. There will be no reserved seating. Gates open one hour before tipoff. Tickets are available for purchase <a href="https://goshockers.evenue.net/event/MB27/MURRAY">online</a> or by contacting the Shocker Athletics Ticket Office.&nbsp;Proceeds will be split between two local community groups, the Wichita Children's Home and Cheese Johnson's UJUMP.<br /><br />Charles Koch Arena parking will be free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<br /><br />The Shockers and Racers, out of the Missouri Valley Conference, have met only once prior to the October exhibition, all the way back in 1953 when the Shockers won 87-77. Murray State is in year two of the Ryan Miller era.&nbsp;Miller's first season at Murray State was highlighted by a 20-13 overall record, a 12-8 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play and a third-place finish in the league standings, the program's best MVC regular-season finish and most conference wins since joining the league.<br /><br />The Shockers are slated to host 19 games in Koch Arena this season, the most in a regular season (not including postseason or INTRUST Bank Arena games) in program history.&nbsp;That means Shocker fans get to see more games against better opponents for the same price as in 2025-26. Unbeatable value for a season ticket to watch Wichita's team.<br /><br /><strong><em>Season tickets are on sale now, and season ticket renewals are available as well. </em></strong><em>Fewer than 250 lower bowl season tickets remain, so get your tickets today. To purchase, visit <a href="https://goshockers.evenue.net/events/MBT">GoShockers.com/Tickets</a>, dial 316-978-FANS (3267) or stop by the Shocker Ticket Office, located inside Charles Koch Arena, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.</em><br /><br /><strong><u>Double Your Impact Today</u></strong><br />Make your gift to the We Fight For Wichita Fund and help Wichita State Athletics meet the $500,000 matching challenge.&nbsp;<br /><br />Donate today: <a href="https://goshockers.evenue.net/give/REVS?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><strong>We Fight For Wichita Fund</strong></a><br /><br />Individuals interested in donating to the We Fight For Wichita Fund may do so at <a href="https://goshockers.evenue.net/give" target="_blank"><strong>GoShockers.com/Giving</strong></a>. For more information, contact the WSU Development Office at 316-978-SASO (7276).<br />&nbsp;</p>
<div><strong>About the Wichita Children's Home: A Home with a Heart</strong></div>
<div>Since 1888, the Wichita Children's Home (WCH) has served as a safe haven for children and youth in crisis&mdash;providing compassionate, trauma-responsive care to children facing abuse, neglect, exploitation, trafficking, grief&nbsp;and homelessness.</div>
<div><br />Each year, Wichita Children's Home supports more than 1,800 children and youth&mdash;offering preventative services, emergency shelter, and comprehensive care. In the tradition of neighbor's helping neighbor's, Wichita Children's Home provides 24/7 temporary residential care for youth from birth through age 24, helping them find safety, stability&nbsp;and hope for their future.</div>
<div><br />Thank you for joining Wichita State Athletics in helping our community's&nbsp;children.</div>
<p><br /><strong>About UJUMP</strong></p>
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<div>UJUMP is a 501C3 Wichita non-profit junior mentoring and entrepreneurial program founded by former Wichita State&nbsp;All-American Lynbert "Cheese" Johnson. UJUMP focuses on 4th to 7th grade students in the Wichita and Andover&nbsp;school districts. UJUMP is a unique concept that concentrates on the "average" student who gets passing grades but are at risk of being overlooked. Students are selected for the program by school principals with feedback provided by their teachers. UJUMP has many great student success stories as a result&nbsp;of this program.&nbsp;</div>
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🏀 WSU, Murray State to meet in charity scrimmage Oct. 7