Wichita State men’s basketball fell at the hands of Houston, 70-63, on Thursday. The Shockers are now 6-3 on the season and 2-1 in conference play.
The first half was close throughout but the Shockers’ were able to take the lead at halftime, in large part due to a 11-5 run over the final five minutes of the half.
Sophomore guard Tyson Etienne said that WSU’s intensity out of the gates was key in building a six-point halftime lead.
“We were playing aggressive, matching their intensity,” Etienne said. “They’re a tough team but we’re also a tough team.