Wichita State entered the fifth set trailing Tulane 5-1.
Wichita State battled Tulane to five sets in their home-opener.
The Shockers took the first set over the Green Wave, and the two teams alternated winning sets and set up a winner take all fifth set.
Tulane jumped to an early 5-1 lead in the fifth set, forcing WSU to a timeout. Out of the timeout, WSU forced the Green Wave to take one of their own after jumping out with a four-point run.