There was fear, nerves and uncertainty Sunday before the Wildcats saw their name come up on the volleyball selection show to take on the Wichita State Shockers in the first round of the NCAA tournament. Once they knew they were in, it took a little while for them to realize what had just happened.
“We weren’t really expecting to make it in, and when we saw our name there, it was like three seconds of silence and then we all just started to clap and celebrate,” junior middle blocker Katie Reininger said after practice Tuesday. “We are in a good spot in the tournament and we are excited about it.