TAMPA, Fla. -- Melvion Flanagan scored 13 of his career-high 16 points in the second half as visiting Wichita State rallied from a 14-point deficit to deficit to knock off South Florida, 70-66, Sunday afternoon at the Yuengling Center.
Flanagan was 4-of-6 from deep, including 3-for-3 after halftime for WSU (8-8, 1-2 American), which trailed 42-28 with just over 17 minutes to play but gradually chipped away.
Kenny Pohto added a double-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and personal-best five assists.
James Rojas tacked on 11 points and eight-rebounds, including the go-ahead basket with 2:05 remaining.