WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State put four in double figures and dominated the glass to earn its first conference win of the season over Cincinnati, 76-66, Thursday night at Fifth Third Arena.
Wichita State (10-5, 1-1) snapped a three-game losing streak and has now won two straight vs. Cincinnati after losing the first five meetings. On a night when Wichita State missed its first 15 three-point attempts and finished just 1-of-16 and 37 percent overall, the Shockers relied on its strength. Wichita State outrebounded Cincinnati, 50-39, and outscored the Bearcats, 46-22 in the paint.
The Shockers also claimed 13 steals, forcing 18 Cincinnati turnovers.