Sports in Wichita, Kansas

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Wichita, Kansas is home to several professional, amateur, and college sports teams.

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Teams

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Non-professional

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The Wichita State Shockers have successful records in several sports including baseball, basketball, and bowling:

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Sports organizations & institutions

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Charles Koch Arena is a 10,506-seat multi-purpose arena in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It is located on the southeast corner of 21st and Hillside on the campus of Wichita State University in northeast Wichita. The arena is home of the Wichita State Shockers men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball teams.

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References

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  2. "Inductees Bios - Wichita Sports Hall of Fame and Museum," official website, downloaded Sept. 22, 2014
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