TERRE HAUTE, Ind. -- Indiana State battled Wichita State down to the final moments but the visiting Shockers earned a hard fought 80-72 victory in the Missouri Valley Conference opener for both clubs inside Hulman Center.
The Sycamores fell to 6-7, 0-1 MVC while Wichita State improved to 11-3, 1-0 MVC.
led the way with 14 points and added seven rebounds while tallied 11 points as he hit a trio of 3-pointers. Off the bench, freshman made a splash in his Valley debut as he tallied 10 points, hit three 3-pointers and added four-point play.