Cougars open new year with Shockers to test strength

Forward Devin Davis will have to have another strong rebounding game if the Cougars hope to defeat the Wichita State Shockers. | File photo/The CougarWhile everyone else was busy ringing in the New Year, the men’s basketball team has started conference play 2-0 with wins over the USF Bulls and Temple Owls. The team is now hitting the road for arguably their toughest conference opponent: the Wichita State Shockers.

The Cougars will arrive in Wichita, Kansas, Thursday to face the Shockers, ranked No. 9 in the AP Poll and winners of three straight games. For head coach Kelvin Sampson’s team, this is a team they need to be able to beat on a regular basis if they want to win conference and…