McDuffie Drops 32 as Wichita State Downs Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Athletic Conference earned two more men’s basketball victories on Friday night including an early signature win as Wichita State defeated Providence College, 83-80, in the opening game of the Veteran’s Classic in Annapolis, Md. The American also picked up a win in the initial game of the Legends Classic as Temple topped Detroit Mercy, 83-67.

Results

Wichita State 83, Providence 80

Markis McDuffie scored a career-high 32 points and sparked a second-half run that carried Wichita State past Providence 83-80 Friday night.

Playing at the Naval Academy in the opener of the Veteran's Classic, the Shockers (1-1) bounced back from an early 10-point deficit to avoid their…