40 years ago (1986), the final home game in Wichita State football history.
A sparse crowd announced at 4,223 fans showed up at Cessna Stadium for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff, as Illinois State defeated the Shockers 17-10; it was the fourth loss in a row for WSU, falling to 3-7 on the season.
Wichita State had a 10-7 lead, but gave up 10 points to the Redbirds in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning touchdown with five minutes to play, putting Illinois State up 13-10. Wichita State had 330 yards in total offense, but only got 10 points out of it; four interceptions didn't help, including three in the fourth quarter.
The Shockers came into the game averaging 189 yards rushing, but only managed 64 yards on the ground.
The game was 0-0 at halftime .. WSU had been shutout by Illinois State in their previous two meetings.
Fans & players leaving that day did not know it was the last time there'd ever be a Shocker football game at Cessna Stadium.
