1. The Valley championship still runs through Wichita.
After Wichita State's injury-riddled 3-4 start, many Missouri Valley Conference fans were wondering if the team was as strong as predicted.
Today's game showed doubters this year's Shocker team (10-5) is still the one to beat in the Valley. This victory gave the team eight wins in their last nine contests since senior guard Fred VanVleet returned to the court.
Off to a 4-0 start in conference play with wins over SIU and Evansville on the road, Wichita State has separated itself from the rest of the field.