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WSU volleyball advances to first Sweet 16 in school history

By: Jenn Bates

KWCH 12 Eyewitness Sports

8:46 PM CST, December 1, 2012

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For the first time in program history the Wichita State volleyball team is advancing to the NCAA tournament Sweet 16.  The Shockers defeated Kansas 3-1 on Saturday night in Allen Fieldhouse to advance to the next round.

Kansas won a tight first set 25-23 but the Shockers won the next three straight (25-16, 25-19, 25-21) to beat the Jayhawks.

Wichita State advances to face 6th seeded USC Trojans next Friday.