As so often happens in the Missouri Valley Conference, Wichita State is on the rise while its opponent is struggling with bad news compounded by the next date on the schedule.
The Shockers (10-5, 4-0 MVC) play at Missouri State, a team they’ve defeated 10 straight times, on Wednesday night. It gets worse for the Bears (6-10, 2-2), who are minus two starters and two reserves because of injuries. On Tuesday, coach Paul Lusk told the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader that back spasms will sideline sophomore forward Chris Kendrix, who averages 10.8 points.
“We’re really limited right now with what we can do with our numbers,” Lusk said Monday.