Orlando, Fla. — Wichita State claimed a third-place finish at Destination Orlando against a field featuring some of the nation's top programs, closing out the first regular season tournament of the 2026-27 campaign.

The No. 3-ranked Shockers opened bracket play against No. 1-ranked Jacksonville State, falling 4-0 in the best-of-seven match up. Wichita State bounced back against No. 2 ranked Vanderbilt, earning a hard-fought 4-3 victory to secure a third-place finish.

Senior Ashtyn Woods (220.17 average) led the Shockers throughout the weekend, earning a 12th-place finish. Senior Sara Duque Jiménez (220.17) and freshman Olivia Lizzi (197.50) put together strong showings of their own.

After receiving a bye in the opening Baker round Friday, the Shockers faced No. 1 Jacksonville State, falling 1,134-1,099. The Shockers quickly regrouped, earning three consecutive victories over Delaware State (991-947), Arkansas State (1,044-938) and No. 16 Duquesne (984-893) to finish 3-1 in Baker play and third in total pinfall.

Saturday's competition featured a full slate of traditional matches for the Shockers, who finished the day with a 3-2 record. The Shockers began the day with a (991-966) loss to No. 7 Louisiana Tech. Wichita State got back on track with wins over No. 19 Bryant (1,095-962) and No. 25 Maryland Eastern Shore (1,047-989). The Shockers dropped a 1,084-1,027 decision to No. 10 Sacred Heart before closing out the day with an 896-812 victory over Prairie View A&M. Wichita State returned Sunday for its last traditional match, securing an 896-812 victory over Alabama A&M.

Matched up against No. 1 Jacksonville state in bracket play, Wichita State kept the game competitive but ultimately came up short in a 4-0 decision (232-248, 199-208, 200-248, 213-225). The Shockers faced another tough test against No. 2 Vanderbilt but came through with a slim 4-3 win (278-199, 192-220, 225-233, 179-278, 194-153, 223-217, 205-171).

Wichita State looks to build on its 8-4 start when they travel to compete in the Bulldog Classic in Ruston, La. starting Friday, November 6.