WICHITA, Kan. – University of Memphis' Jada Birkel downed a career-high in kills, including the match-winner, to lift the Tigers to a thrilling 3-2 American Athletic Conference road victory over Wichita State Sunday.
Memphis won the match by scores of 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, 19-25 and 16-14. With the win, the Tigers are now 16-10 overall and 5-9 in the league. Wichita State falls to 7-19 overall and 4-10 in the conference.
Birkel posted a career-high 15 kills in Sunday's match. Her previous career-best was 12 kills versus SMU Nov. 1. Birkel not only scored the match-winner, but also downed the kill to give the Tigers match-point on their serve.