Shockers Drop Opener at Memphis, 4-3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis handed Wichita State its first loss in the series since 2018 with a 4-3 win in the series opener Friday night.

Wichita State (26-24-1, 13-11-1) had won 17 straight vs. the Tigers until Friday's upset.

had two of the team's six hits, both doubles. hit a two-run home run, while , and logged singles.

(9-7) went 4.2 innings in the start, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks. didn't allow a baserunner in relief out of the bullpen.

After three scoreless innings, Wichita State finally opened the scoring in the top of the fourth. Epperson lined a two-run shot just inside the left field foul pole to start the frame. The Shockers then made it 3-0 following Livanec's…