The conditions, Jamarius Burton knew, set up for a shooter to enjoy a big game. Mississippi traps in the half court. Beat that trap and the advantage swings to the offense.
Somebody is open, most times. On Saturday, that somebody was often guard Erik Stevenson. He made his first three-pointer from the corner when the Wichita State navigated through that 1-3-1 defense and he kept making shots, guarded or not.
"Erik had one of those special days," Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall said.