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Wade, Dennis combine for over half of Shockers’ points, lead team to corralling win over Mavericks

Wichita State sophomore Dexter Dennis shoots a three-pointer during the game against the Omaha Mavericks on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Charles Koch Arena.

The Shockers wouldn’t be surprised this year.

A year after dropping their first season opener under Gregg Marshall, Wichita State led beginning to finish to knock off Omaha inside Charles Koch Arena on Tuesday, 68-54.

The stretch forward duo of junior Trey Wade and sophomore Dexter Dennis led the way for the Shockers, combining for over half of the team’s points. Together, they would record 36 of the team’s 68 points. Wade would also become the first WSU newcomer since 1999 to record a double-double in his debut.