Shockers Conquer Winds, Emporia State

The Wichita State women's tennis team took care of Emporia State, 6-1, on a windy Wednesday afternoon at the Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex.

The Shockers played again with only five players and battled 30-mile-per-hour winds (with gusts up to 40 MPH).

They spotted the visiting Hornets a default victories at No. 6 singles and No. 3 doubles but posted a pair of 6-1 doubles wins and swept matches at Nos. 1-5 singles in straight sets, dropping just nine games along the way.

The dual win was the first for WSU (7-12) since Feb. 18 and snapped an eight-match skid.

"This team has stayed positive throughout a difficult season," head coach said. "Naturally it's been difficult to go so long without a win,…