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Recap - Wichita State Defeats Mississippi 83-79

Tyson Etienne scored 29 points for Wichita State on Saturday, leading them to a 83-79 victory over Mississippi at The Pavilion at Ole Miss.

Wichita State was a +8.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Wichita State got 14 points from Alterique Gilbert and another 10 points from Dexter Dennis. Trey Wade contributed 5 assists, while Trey Wade cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Mississippi got 20 points from Devontae Shuler in a losing cause and another 18 points from KJ Buffen. Luis Rodriguez contributed 4 assists for them, while Romello White had 7 rebounds.

Wichita State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Wichita State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 29-27.

Wichita State heads into a battle against Houston. Mississippi, meanwhile, will have their next action against Auburn.