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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Erik Stevenson, Wichita State’s sophomore team leader, flexed his arms, puffed his chest and jutted out his chin as he stared down the screaming fans.
But he wasn’t celebrating his own play - instead, it was a tough layup that teammate Jamarius Burton converted while being fouled.
In Stevenson’s mind, it was the type of play that represented No. 23 Wichita State powering its way past No. 21 Memphis 76-67 on Thursday night.
“It was a big-boy finish by Jamarius,” Stevenson said. “So I had to flex my muscles, too.