BOCA RATON, Fla. (Interstat) — Florida Atlantic used a dominant second half to pull away from Wichita State for an 85-67 men’s basketball victory Thursday night at FAU Gymnasium.

The Owls, who led 37-25 at halftime, outscored the Shockers 48-42 after intermission. Isaiah Elohim and Kanaan Carlyle each scored 18 points to lead Florida Atlantic. Will Berg paced Wichita State with 14 points.

Florida Atlantic shot 55.9% from the field and recorded nine blocks. Wichita State struggled offensively, shooting 39.7% and just 57% on free throws. The Owls improved to 12-6 overall, while the Shockers fell to 10-8. An announced crowd of 3,161 attended the American Athletic Conference game.