Wichita State snapped a three-game losing streak, defeating Southern Methodist on Wednesday, 85-83.
Samajae Haynes-Jones knocked down the game-winner with 1.0 left in play.
With the win, the Shockers avoided losing eight out of nine games and the worst 20-game start in a decade.
The Shockers improved to a 2-6 conference record, which puts them at a tie for ninth place in the American Athletic Conference. WSU next hosts Tulsa, who is also 2-6 in conference play, at 1 p.m. Saturday.
With the win, coach Gregg Marshall surpassed Abe Lemons for 74th most wins of all time.