KP Parr didn't block a shot, and she recorded one steal. Her value on defense came from her constant, frustrating presence to pester the opposition on Wednesday.
Wichita State defeated Florida Atlantic 55-44 at Koch Arena, largely thanks to a shutdown second half. The Shockers (8-16, 2-9 American Athletic Conference) snapped a seven-game losing streak by holding the Owls to 14 second-half points and 5-of-27 shooting.
"Defense wins," coach Terry Nooner said. "We were making them take tough shots. KP's pressure on the ball really bothered them.