The Wichita State men’s basketball team defeated Oral Roberts University on Wednesday in the season opener, 85-80.
After a back and forth first half, the Shockers found themselves up by two points. ORU got off to a hot start in the second half, building up a nine-point lead against the Shockers. The Shockers were able to find success offensively down the stretch and secure Interim Head Coach Isaac Brown’s first career victory.
Sophomore guard Tyson Etienne was crucial in the victory and led the Shockers with a career-high 26 points. Etienne scored 21 of his 26 points in the second half and finished the game going 8-18 from the field and 4-9 from beyond the arc.