WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State suffered its third straight loss in the American Athletic Conference opener vs. North Texas, 74-62, Thursday night in Charles Koch Arena.
Wichita State (8-6, 0-1) has dropped its last three conference openers, while also falling for the first time at home this season.
Colby Rogers scored 14 of his team-high 18 points before halftime. He was held to just 1-of-6 shooting in the second half. Quincy Ballard added 11 points and seven rebounds. Dalen Ridgnal grabbed a game-high tying 11 rebounds.
The free throw line proved costly for Wichita State on the night, where the Shockers finished 15-of-27.