RH: Small Lineup Helps Shocker Scoring

By Paul Suellentrop

Down-sizing Wichita State's lineup has helped the offense in the past two games. The Shockers are surrounding center Jaime Echenique with shooters and play-makers at almost all times.

On Sunday, the Shockers (19-6, 7-5 American Athletic Conference) made 13 of 24 three-pointers and handed out 22 assists on 29 baskets in an 82-57 win over Tulane at Koch Arena. On Thursday, they had 19 assists on 30 baskets and shot 48.4 percent in a 75-58 win at UCF.

Inserting guard Noah Fernandes into the starting lineup adds another playmaker to the rotation and shifts Dexter Dennis to power forward, where he is showing improved passing and driving skills. The other spots are filled by…