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SMU Women’s volleyball beats Wichita State in first round of NCAA championship game, loses Sweet 16 chances against Missouri

SMU Women’s Volleyball claimed victory over Wichita State in the NCAA Women’s volleyball championship game last night. This game was SMU’s first time hosting an NCAA tournament opener in Dallas since the 1990s.

In the first set, the Mustangs started off strong playing cohesively as a team. Maya Tabron led the team to victory with block support from Nnedi Oakammor and Naya Shinme. Wichita followed closely behind but ultimately, the Mustangs took the first set 28-26.

SMU settled into the game in the second set, nailing their hits and serves. Wichita continued to struggle, making more service errors.