WICHITA, KAN., FEB. 20, 2020 (AP) – Jaime Echenique tied his career high with 20 points as Wichita State defeated South Florida 65-55 on Thursday night at Koch Arena.
Echenique sank two free throws and Dennis Dexter followed with a 3-pointer as Wichita State (20-6, 8-5 American Athletic Conference) fought out of the second of two ties midway through the final period with five unanswered points.
Echenique converted 12-of-14 from the foul line. He added nine rebounds and four blocks. Tyson Etienne had 12 points and Jamarius Burton 10 for Wichita State.
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