NEW ORLEANS (Interstat) — Wichita State built a decisive first-half lead and cruised to a 75-61 victory over Tulane in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Sunday at Devlin Fieldhouse.

The Shockers led 31-26 at halftime and expanded their advantage after the break, holding the Green Wave at bay. Dillon Battie led Wichita State with 19 points and nine rebounds. Karon Boyd added 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Rowan Brumbaugh scored 17 points for Tulane. The announced attendance was 1,050.

With the win, Wichita State improved to 15-9 overall. Tulane fell to 13-10.