Wichita State Routs Florida Atlantic Behind Efficient Offense

WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — Dillon Battie scored 22 points to lead Wichita State to an 88-70 victory over Florida Atlantic in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Charles Koch Arena.

The Shockers (21-10) used a dominant second half, outscoring the Owls 45-29 after leading 43-41 at halftime. Wichita State shot 50.7% from the floor and committed only eight turnovers while forcing 15, converting them into a decisive edge in fast-break opportunities.

Kanaan Carlyle scored a game-high 26 points for Florida Atlantic (17-14). The Owls shot just 43.6% and were out-assisted 12-6. Wichita State’s Emmanuel Okorafor added 16 points and four blocks. A crowd of 8,163 watched the Shockers sweep the regular-season series after a loss at Florida Atlantic in January.