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Louisiana Tech Downs Shockers in Season Opener

WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita State University men's basketball team fell to Louisiana Tech, 71-58, in their 2018-19 regular season home opener Tuesday, Nov. 6, inside Charles Koch Arena.

Wichita State (0-1) returns to action Friday, Nov. 9, against Providence in the Veterans Classic at the United States Naval Academy. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET inside Alumni Hall in Annapolis, Md.

In his Shocker debut, freshman Erik Stevenson led Wichita State, scoring 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including a 4-of-6 performance from three-point range. Fellow freshman Dexter Dennis added 10 points, while Jaime Echenique pulled down a team-best seven rebounds.