TAMPA, JAN. 21, 2020 (AP) – USF turned in another strong defensive effort and held its eighth opponent of the season to fewer than 60 points, but Tyson Etienne registered 13 points as Wichita State topped South Florida 56-43 on Tuesday night.
Wichita State went nearly six minutes without a point to start the game, but rallied to take the halftime lead at 25-23 when Etienne made a long 3-pointer just before the buzzer. Dexter Dennis made a 3-pointer in transition to increase Wichita State's lead to 46-35, and cap a 10-0 run.
Dennis had 12 points for Wichita State (16-3, 4-2 American Athletic Conference).