The Sunflower · Jan 22, 2021
Shockers fall to Memphis by 20 points
Wichita State redshirt senior Alterique Gilbert drives to the basket during the game against ESU at Charles Koch Arena on Dec. 18.Wichita State men’s basketball lost to Memphis on Thursday, 72-52. The Shockers are now 8-4 on the season and 4-2 in conference play.
In a close first half, the Shockers were able to take a 15-14 with 5:59 left in the half but that would be the last time WSU led in the game. The Tigers went on to outscore WSU 11-4 in the final six minutes of the half.
The Shockers faced a 25-19 deficit at halftime. In the first half WSU had its worst three-point shooting half in school history as the Shockers went 0-12 from beyond the arc.