In order to turn its season around, Wichita State first had to protect its home court this week at Koch Arena.
After dispatching Tulsa 79-68 on Saturday to close the week with back-to-back home wins, the Shockers can consider phase one accomplished. WSU improved to 10-11. 3-6 in American Athletic Conference play, while Tulsa (13-10, 3-7) lost its fifth straight road game.
Senior Markis McDuffie once again led the way for the Shockers with 27 points and seven rebounds, while Jaime Echenique chipped in with 16 points, the first time he’s had back-to-back double-digit outings since mid-December.