GREENVILLE, N.C. (Interstat) — TJ Williams scored 27 points to lead Wichita State to a 92-89 double-overtime victory over East Carolina in American Athletic Conference men’s basketball Wednesday night at Williams Arena.

The Shockers, who led 37-33 at halftime, needed a late second-half surge to force overtime tied at 69. Both teams scored nine points in the first extra period. Wichita State then edged the Pirates 14-11 in the second overtime to secure the win.

East Carolina’s Jordan Riley led all scorers with a career-high 40 points in the loss. Kenyon Giles added 24 for the Shockers. Wichita State improved to 17-10, while East Carolina fell to 9-17.