MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — Wichita State built a steady first-half lead and withstood a late charge to defeat Memphis 88-82 in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Thursday night at FedExForum.

The Shockers led 40-35 at halftime and maintained their advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 9,233. Kenyon Giles scored 22 points and Karon Boyd added 14 points and five assists for Wichita State, which improved to 19-10.

Memphis, which fell to 12-16, was led by Dug McDaniel’s game-high 29 points and Quante Berry’s 22. The Tigers cut the deficit to two points late, but the Shockers sealed the game at the free-throw line, sweeping the season series.