Associated Press
WICHITA, Kan. -- Jamarius Burton scored 16 points to lead No. 23 Wichita State past No. 21 Memphis 76-67 Thursday, Jan. 9, inside Charles Koch Arena.
Erik Stevenson had 12 points for the Shockers (14-1, 2-0 American Athletic Conference), and Tyson Etienne scored 11.
Precious Achiuwa had 22 points and 12 rebounds for Memphis (12-3, 1-1). Achiuwa was 8 of 11 from the floor. Freshman reserve Tyler Harris scored 17 points for the Tigers.
Wichita State led by as many as 19 -- 56-37 after Stevenson's 3-pointer with 12:01 remaining -- but Memphis closed back within six in the final minutes.