Shocker's starting lineup prepares for their first set against Kansas University on Aug. 17 in Charles Koch Arena.
The Wichita State volleyball team is set to kick off its season Friday when the team travels to Pennsylvania for the Penn State Classic.
Running from Friday through Saturday, the Shockers will play three matches against Holy Cross, Hofstra and the No. 8 team in the country, Penn State. The Shockers first play Holy Cross on Friday at 4 p.m.
The tournament will also be the first matches for all 11 of the Shocker newcomers. Here’s what is known about the teams in the field:
Holy Cross
Last season, Holy Cross tallied just eight wins with 21 losses.