It’s hard to explain, at least statistically, how the Wichita State volleyball team defeated VCU in a five-set thriller on Monday to improve to 3-0 on the season.
The facts: WSU committed 17 more hitting errors and 30 total, got out-blocked 15-3 by VCU, won fewer total points, and sided-out at a lower percentage.
A few more facts: WSU won the match (25-17, 15-25, 25-18, 10-25, 15-9) and defeated a third straight opponent expected to be a strong RPI team and coming off a NCAA Tournament appearance.
“Right now we’re playing defense,” WSU coach Chris Lamb said in his post-game radio interview.