Wichita State rallied to defeat South Dakota in five sets in its home opener and the first game of the Shocker Volleyball Classic on Friday. The victory improved WSU’s record to 6-1 on the season.
The Shockers took two of the first three sets but were unable to close it out in the fourth set. WSU took a late 13-8 lead in the decisive, fifth set but South Dakota battled back to tie the game at 13, with a 5-0 run.
The Shockers regrouped to finish off the match, with sophomore Kayce Litzau clinching the match with a service ace.