BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Wichita State (9-4, 1-0) won its American Conference opener with a 3-1 win at UAB (7-6, 0-1). The Shockers won by scores of 26-24, 23-25, 25-16 and 25-15.
led the Shockers with 14 kills, while added 12 kills and five blocks. Freshman had a career-night with a career-high eight kills and five blocks. led WSU with 29 assists and had 15 digs.
The Shockers hit .344 in the match and recorded 11 blocks.
A 6-0 run put the Shockers up 13-6 in the first set, but the Blazers chipped away and used a 5-0 run to tie it at 18.