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WICHITA, Kan.- Wichita State opened up Missouri Valley Conference play with a three-set sweep of Indiana State Friday. The Shockers won by scores of, 25-14, 25-19, 25-15.

Emily Adney's 10 kills and Mary Elizabeth Hooper's 26 assists led the Shockers.

Riding momentum from Wednesday's five-set comeback victory over No. 22 Oklahoma, the Shockers (6-4) jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the opening set. The Shockers steadily improved on that margin with four kills from Sam Sanders and five digs from Mary Elizabeth Hooper, winning the first set, 25-14.

The second set produced more of the same as Wichita State again raced out to an early lead, 8-3. Powered by Emily Adney's four kills and four digs from Sarah Waldorf, the Shockers withstood a couple brief Indiana State rallies to hang on for a 25-19 set victory.

The third set featured three consecutive aces from Camri Zwiesler as the Shockers dominated the opening stretch of the set to an 8-1 advantage. Wichita State cruised to the third set victory from there, 25-15.

Indiana State fell to 7-4 overall and 0-1 in Valley play.

The Shockers continue conference play with a match at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at home against Illinois State.

-Wichita State-