WICHITA, Kan. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball fell short on the road against Wichita State on Thursday at Charles Koch Arena, 71-61. The Hilltoppers drop to 1-1 following the loss.Â
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Despite a strong team effort, the Hilltoppers struggled to find their stroke from the field and from 3-point range, charting a 30% field goal percentage to Wichita State's 48% and finishing 0-21 from range. WKU out rebounded the Shockers with a total of 49 boards while capitalizing on 15 second-chance points to Wichita's nine.Â
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The Tops also recorded 11 steals and 18 points off turnovers, while forcing a total of 19 turnovers for the game.
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The 0-21 mark from three marks the end of a 1,335 game streak that saw the Hilltoppers connect on a 3PT FG in every game.
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Don McHenry led the team in scoring with 12 points while tallying five rebounds. Rodney Howard finished with 11 points and seven rebounds.Â
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Tyrone Marshall Jr. tied for a team high in rebounds with eight, while totaling seven points, three steals, two blocks and one assist.
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Hilltopper Basketball returns to action on the road next week facing Murray State on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Tipoff from CFSB Center in Murray, Ky. is slated for 7 p.m. CT.
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