BOCA RATON, Fla. – Wichita State closed strong in the final 10 minutes, but Florida Atlantic built an early cushion and held on for an 88-64 decision Tuesday night at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
The Shockers (3-15, 0-5 AAC) were led by , who poured in a team-high 17 points to go along with eight steals and five rebounds. Cater's eight takeaways ties for seventh all-time in program history for single-game steals, just three away from the record held by Alex Harden and April Banks. added 10 points, four rebounds and two steals, while Wichita State got 39 points off the bench on the night.