ncaab Game Recap
Wichita State Downs Central Florida 87-79 - Match Report
Wichita State earned a 87-79 victory over Central Florida on Saturday, getting 18 points from Deante Dennis at Charles Koch Arena.
Wichita State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -11.5-point spread.
Wichita State got 14 points from Jaime Echenique and another 14 points from Grant Sherfield. Grant Sherfield contributed 6 assists, while Deante Dennis cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Central Florida got a 18-point performance from Darin Green Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Tony Johnson Jr.. Dazon Ingram had 3 assists in a losing cause for Central Florida, while Matt Milon grabbed 8 rebounds.
Wichita State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wichita State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 41-28.
Next game, Wichita State takes its act on the road to face Tulsa looking for another win. For Central Florida, they head home to face Memphis.