Key statistics: Wichita State’s big edge over the Aces is depth and that showed up in many ways. A 28-8 edge in bench scoring. Credible defensive efforts on Aces guard D.J. Balentine by three Shockers. Anton Grady’s 17 points off the bench. Markis McDuffie’s defense and rebounding off the bench.
Evansville missed seven of 21 foul shots, which is not helpful when trying to win on the road.
How the game turned: The Aces defined this game by never letting WSU go on a killer run. The Shockers defined it by never letting the Aces take the lead.