Shockers Pull Away in Second Half to Top Bulldogs in Season Opener

WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — Kenyon Giles scored 20 points to lead Wichita State to a 75-58 victory over UNC Asheville in a men’s college basketball season opener for both teams Tuesday night at Charles Koch Arena. The Shockers, who led 34-30 at halftime, outscored the Bulldogs 41-28 after the break to secure the win. Karon Boyd added 11 points and 10 rebounds for Wichita State. Toyaz Solomon led UNC Asheville with 14 points and seven rebounds. A crowd of 5,366 saw the game.