WICHITA, Kan. – The No. 4 seed Wichita State Shockers used a third straight sweep to defeat No. 6 Florida Atlantic 3-0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-19) to win the 2024 American Volleyball Championship at Charles Koch Arena on Sunday afternoon.
The sweep marked the first time this season that the Shockers have swept opponents in three straight matches, having swept No. 5 Tulsa and No. 1 South Florida in the tournament.
The Shockers (18-13) were led by Brooklyn Leggett (13) and Morgan Stout (12), combining for 25 of the Shocker’s 43 kills. Izzi Strand paced the Shockers with 31 assists, while adding four kills. Overall, Wichita State hit at a clip of .259, while holding the Owls to just .125.
Wichita State finished with seven team blocks, led by Stout and Emerson Wilford both finishing with three. Strand and Sarah Barham both ended with two blocks. Libero Katie Galligan anchored the defense with a game-high 15 digs.
The Owls were led by Valeria Rosado, recording 11 kills while hitting .267. Katelynn Robine added eight kills. Victoria Hensley paced the Owls with 28 assists.
Stout was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, leading all players with 3.89 kills per set and 4.67 points per set over the course of three matches.
Most Outstanding Player
Morgan Stout, R-Sr., MB, Wichita State
All-Tournament Team
Valeria Rosado, Sr., OH/RS, Florida Atlantic
Katelynn Robine, Sr., OH/RS, Florida Atlantic
Alyssa Gonzales, R-Fr., OH, Wichita State
Morgan Stout, R-Sr., MB, Wichita State
Izzi Strand, 5th, S, Wichita State
Nia McCardell, 5th, L, Rice
Caroline Dykes, Sr., S, South Florida
2024 American Athletic Conference Volleyball Championship Schedule
Hosted by Wichita State | Charles Koch Arena | Wichita, Kansas
First Round Games (Friday, November 22)
Game 1 – No. 6 Florida Atlantic 3, No. 3 East Carolina 2 (25-22, 25-27, 21-25, 25-12, 16-14)
Game 2 – No. 2 Rice 3, No. 7 North Texas 1 (25-18, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19)
Game 3 – No. 1 South Florida 3, No. 8 UAB (25-13, 25-23, 13-25, 25-22)
Game 4 – No. 4 Wichita State 3, No. 5 Tulsa 0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-22)
Box Score | Highlights
Semifinal Games (Saturday, November 23)
Game 5 – No. 6 Florida Atlantic 3, No. 2 Rice 2 (23-25, 14-25, 25-22, 25-20, 15-10)
Game 6 – No. 4 Wichita State 3, No. 1 South Florida 0 (25-21, 26-24, 25-22)
Box Score | Highlights
Final (Sunday, November 24)
Game 7 – No 4 Wichita State 3, No. 6 Florida Atlantic 0 (25-22, 25-19, 25-19)
Most Outstanding Player
Morgan Stout, R-Sr., MB, Wichita State
All-Tournament Team
Valeria Rosado, Sr., OH/RS, Florida Atlantic
Katelynn Robine, Sr., OH/RS, Florida Atlantic
Alyssa Gonzales, R-Fr., OH, Wichita State
Morgan Stout, R-Sr., MB, Wichita State
Izzi Strand, 5th, S, Wichita State
Nia McCardell, 5th, L, Rice
Caroline Dykes, Sr., S, South Florida
