Wichita State outside hitter Megan Taflinger coaches 13-year-olds in club volleyball, so she is equipped to consider nature vs. nurture on the matter of bruises, hustle and diving.
"There are just some girls that are willing to launch themselves on the floor," Taflinger. "There are others that are definitely more timid."
The Shockers are stocked with those willing to fly around this season and coach Chris Lamb is thrilled. He's got a team with a defensive identity. On Friday, the Shockers defeated SMU 3-1 (22-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-19) at Koch Arena to remain unbeaten.