Wichita State did some nice things without Dexter Dennis adding much scoring punch in its first six games. Everybody knows that can't continue, even with Dennis contributing as a lockdown defender.
The Shockers need his scoring. On Wednesday, Wichita State routed NCAA Division II Newman 81-43 at Koch Arena. Dennis, a 6-foot-5 junior forward, scored a season-high 13 points, made two three-pointers and two rim-rattling dunks.
Wichita State (5-2) won its fourth straight game. Newman (2-4) counted the game as an exhibition.
Most important, Dennis said he needs these games to get back to the form he showed as a freshman and sophomore.