NORMAL, Ill. -- Wichita State missed its last nine shots to drop a 54-50 decision at Illinois State on a poor shooting night by both teams Friday night at Redbird Arena.
The Redbirds out-shot the Shockers, 30 percent (17-57) to 28 percent (17-60) for the game from the field. WSU made just one of its last 13 attempts, as well.
ISU hit a three-pointer and made three free throws down the stretch to improve to 7-18 and 4-10 in the MVC, while WSU dropped to 11-13, 6-7 in the Valley.
WSU was led in scoring by Rangie Bessard's 18 points.