FORT WORTH – A Houston fourth quarter surge and turnovers put an end to Wichita State's run in the American Athletic Conference Championship with a 72-64 loss Wednesday night in the semifinals.
Wichita State (18-14) came up one game shy of the title game and now awaits its postseason fate. The Shockers will be in the conversation for a WNIT berth.
Curtessia Dean scored a team-high 15 points and Trajata Colbert added 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting to go with seven rebounds. Shamaryah Duncan had an all-around game, finishing with 13 points and eight rebounds, while chasing around Houston's top scorers all night long on the defensive end.