Olivia Cohee led Wichita State’s attack and defense with a double-double, posting 10 kills and 10 digs. Senior setter Jordan Heatherly added a match-high 23 assists and 11 digs as Wichita State’s passing and offense helped create opportunities for its outsides.
Wichita State built momentum early in the opener, jumping ahead 18-9 with runs that helped it control the first set. After that, the second and third sets tightened, with multiple momentum swings before Jenna Cubbage and Jones provided key scoring late to secure the final point.
The Shockers will continue the home tournament tonight against Idaho State at 6 p.m. before finishing Sunday with a match against Missouri State at noon.