Wichita State volleyball associate head coach Sean Carter sets up Thursday's opening of practice. The Shockers (14-18 last season, 8-10 American Athletic Conference) return middle Emma Wright and outside hitter Megan Taflinger, who are joined by 11 newcomers.
The Shockers play Kansas in an exhibition game at 3 p.m. on August 17 at Koch Arena. The season begins at the Penn State Classic on Aug. 30.
Carter on changes over the spring and summer:
"Obviously, we didn't have the year we've come to expect.