Wichita State defeated No. 6/5 Houston to move into first place in the American Athletic Conference men's basketball action on Thursday, Feb. 18.
Wichita State 68, Houston 63 - Box Score
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne and Alterique Gilbert each scored 16 points and Dexter Dennis added 12 points and a crucial steal in the final seconds, leading Wichita State to a 68-63 victory over No. 6 Houston on Thursday night.
The Shockers (13-4, 9-2 American Athletic Conference) moved past Houston (17-3, 11-3) and into first place in the conference standings.