PHILADELPHIA – Wichita State came back from a 17-point deficit to tie the game late in the second half, but Temple closed the game on a 6-0 run to defeat the Shockers, 68-61, Sunday afternoon in the Liacouras Center.
Wichita State (8-7, 0-2) saw its losing streak extend to four with two ranked teams in Memphis and Florida Atlantic on deck. It's the first four-game losing streak since Jan. 2022.
Dalen Ridgnal made his first start at Wichita State, replacing Kenny Pohto. Ridgnal grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to go with six points.