Wichita State head coach Chris Lamb mentioned the “growth of the team” during a five-set loss to Central Florida on Friday. The Shockers continued that growth on Sunday, sweeping the University of South Florida in three sets, clinching their first American Athletic Conference victory of the season.
The key in their first conference win of the season was the ability to block at the net. Freshman outside hitter Sophie Childs came off the bench for the Shockers in a strong performance against South Florida. Childs had 10 total kills on the day and 4.0 blocks.
Childs said the offensive situation for USF in all three sets determined how much freedom the Shockers had with blocking.