Wichita State women’s basketball’s light was shined much brighter when athletic director Darron Boatright announced that head coach Jody Adams-Birch would not be coaching in the Shockers’ two weekend games due to information received about the program. Boatright had asked assistant coach Kirk Crawford to take the helm for the two weekend games while the information was being investigated.
With the more-than-usual cameras and fan attendance rising, the Shockers trailed by as many as 10 in the first half.
WSU had knitted together as a team during the last week, first having boycotted a practice on Tuesday and had to overcome a three-point halftime deficit on Friday against Bradley at Koch Arena.