Shockers Outlast Golden Hurricane to Advance in American Athletic Action

WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — Wichita State defeated Tulsa 81-68 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Saturday at Legacy Arena, sweeping the season series from its American Athletic Conference rival.

The Shockers, who led 39-33 at halftime, pulled away in the second half behind a game-high 27 points from Kenyon Giles. Tylen Riley led Tulsa with 18 points. Wichita State improved to 22-10 overall, while the Golden Hurricane fell to 26-7.

The teams split two regular-season meetings, but Wichita State controlled the tempo throughout to secure the victory and end Tulsa’s season.