ORLANDO, Fla. -- No. 11 Wichita State has advanced to the semifinals of American Athletic Conference tournament.
Barely.
Landry Shamet scored 24 points, Rashard Kelly had 16 and the Shockers held off pesky Temple for an 89-81 victory on Friday night.
Wichita State (25-6) also got a strong performance from its reserves, including 13 points from Austin Reaves. Next up is the winner of the Houston-Central Florida game.
The Shockers won two of three against the Owls this season, and the outcome was in doubt every time.
"We certainly do bring out the best in them," Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said.