RH: New Shockers Make Contributions Immediately

By Paul Suellentrop

Izzi Strand wanted to hear from coaches – her strengths, weaknesses and everything in between. She transferred to Wichita State, where coaches chat up their setters frequently.

"I want to grow as much as I can," she said. "In practice, they're definitely on me all the time. Pushing me every practice and every point so I don't take any plays off. They're always asking me how I'm doing and making sure I keep on going forward."

Strand, a senior who transferred from UC San Diego, enjoyed her first weekend of volleyball competition as a Shockers. Wichita State scrimmaged at Koch Arena on Friday night and then played five sets against Kansas State on Saturday afternoon. With…