LOCKPORT, Ill. -- Wichita State went 10-0 over the first two days of qualifying but suffered three close defeats in bracket play to settle for a fourth-place finish at the Flyer Classic.
#3 Jacksonville State took down #6 North Carolina A&T in the finals to claim the championship.
The Shockers (53-23) stormed through the Baker and Traditional matches, besting #25 Valparaiso, Marian, Augustana, #9 Stephen F. Austin and Quincy on Friday before taking down Aurora, #2 Vanderbilt, #20 Tulane, #10 Maryville, and #6 North Carolina A&T on Saturday. Wichita State put up scores of 990 or better in all 10 matches, including four showings of 1,100 or more.