Tulsa Dominates Wichita State in Home Sweep

Sunday, October 5

Tulsa, Okla.

1:00 p.m.

Tulsa

13-3,3-1American

Wichita State

10-6,2-2American

Wichita St.

Tulsa

Photo by: Alina Lebedeva

Tulsa Dominates Wichita State in Home Sweep

10/5/2025 3:28:00 PM | Volleyball

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TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa (13-3, 3-1 American) swept Wichita State (10-6, 2-2 American) in straight sets, 28-26, 25-18, 25-20, in front of 722 fans and the Sound of the Golden Hurricane band Sunday afternoon in the Donald W. Reynolds Center.

Tulsa's .294 team hitting percentage helped propel the Golden Hurricane to their second win over the Shockers this season. The last time TU defeated Wichita State at least twice in a single season was 1980.

"This team and coaching staff are so amazing," said Olivia Vance, who had 10 blocks, eight kills (.350), and four digs on the day. "They have made me grow so much as a person and player. They've helped me become a leader on this team. I want to help this team win and make history doing so."

The first set opened with Tulsa and Wichita State exchanging points as both teams sought to establish an early lead. Tulsa's Maegan Mills secured consecutive kills, helping the Golden Hurricane to an early 3-1 advantage. The Shockers responded with a series of attacks, including a service ace by Maddie Wilson, to tie the score at 3-3. As the set progressed, Vance made key contributions, including back-to-back blocks against Sydney Dunning to tie the match at 24-24. The set concluded with Tulsa edging out Wichita State 28-26, thanks to a final attack error by Jenna Cubbage, blocked by Vance.

Tulsa secured a 25-18 victory in the second set against the Shockers, utilizing a combination of strong defense and timely scoring. Early on, Tulsa built momentum with a service ace from Brayden Hipp and a series of blocks by Vance and Jill Hanson, taking an 8-4 lead. The Shockers responded with kills from Maddie Wilson and Sydney Dunning, narrowing the gap to 8-7. Kat Cooper and Lauren Eitler played pivotal roles in extending Tulsa's lead, each contributing multiple kills. Tulsa's defensive efforts were highlighted by consecutive blocks by Cooper, sealing the set with an attack error by Brooklyn Leggett.

Tulsa secured the third set with a 25-20 victory over Wichita State. The home team capitalized on several attack errors by Jenna Cubbage, with Vance and Hanson contributing blocks to contain the opposition. Tulsa's offense was spearheaded by Hipp, who assisted on multiple kills, including those by Vance and Cooper. The Shockers managed to keep the score competitive, with Brooklyn Leggett leading the visitors' attack, but a service error at a crucial moment shifted momentum back to Tulsa, culminating in a decisive kill by Beth Bayless to close the set.

Looking ahead, Tulsa will host UAB on Friday, October 10, at 6 p.m., and host Memphis on Sunday, October 12, at 1 p.m.

Tulsa's Top Performers
Olivia Vance
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- 8 kills on 20 attempts (.350 hitting percentage)
- 10 total blocks (3 solo, 7 assisted)
- 14.5 points

Kat Cooper
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- 9 kills on 22 attempts (.364 hitting percentage)
- 4 total blocks (1 solo, 3 assisted)
- 11.5 points

Brayden Hipp
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- 33 assists
- 11 digs
- 2 kills on 4 attempts (.500 hitting percentage)

Lauren Eitler
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- 7 kills on 21 attempts (.333 hitting percentage)
- 8 digs
- 7 points

Jill Hanson
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- 4 kills on 9 attempts (.333 hitting percentage)
- 6 total blocks (1 solo, 5 assisted)
- 7.5 points

Wichita State's Top Performers
Brooklyn Leggett
- 13 kills
- 0.385 hitting percentage
- 13.5 points

Jordan Heatherly
- 25 assists
- 2 blocks
- 6 digs

Gabi Maas
- 12 digs
- 5 assists
- 1 service ace

Game Notes
- Tulsa has officially swept the series between TU and Wichita State. It's the first time since 1980 that the Golden Hurricane has earned at least two wins over the Shockers in a single season.
- Brayden Hipp conducted an unstoppable offense with 33 assists at a rate of 11 per set.
- Hipp's 33 assists and 11 digs - both team-leading benchmarks on Sunday - marked her fifth double-double of the year and 27th of her career.
- Olivia Vance set a career-high in blocks with 10, broken down into three block solos and seven block assists.
- Vance also went 8-1-20 from the floor for a .350 hitting percentage.
- True freshman Maegan Mills led the Golden Hurricane in kills for a second consecutive match with 10.
- Lauren Patterson (10 digs) and Kat Cooper (4 blocks) each boosted the defense.

2025 TICKETS
Single-game tickets are now on sale for $13 per ticket per match for ages 4 and older and can be purchased in advance at TulsaHurricane.com or at the entrance. Season tickets also start at just $50. Season ticket members will receive 1 (one) membership card per ticket that they order that will be good for all 2025 TU Volleyball regular-season home matches in the Donald W. Reynolds Center. No refunds for canceled games due to weather-related or any other cause. CLICK HERE to start the process of ordering tickets or call 918-631-4688.

Ball Kid Signups
The Tulsa Volleyball team is looking for ball kids for the 2025 season. Ball kids and one accompanying parent or guardian will receive free admission for games they sign up for. Ball kids will retrieve balls that go out of bounds on the sidelines for the entire game and provide a fresh ball for servers. Only ages 10-12 are allowed to participate. Individual and group signups will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up by clicking HERE.

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