Wichita State's improved defense against outside shooting is a product of both some strategy and a lot of effort, the way best improvements usually manifest.
The Shockers (14-10, 4-7 American Athletic Conference) have won three straight games, two on the road, with defense and rebounding taking center stage. They play No. 14 Memphis (21-4, 11-1) at 11 a.m. Sunday (ESPN) at Koch Arena.
Ten days ago, the Shockers allowed opponents to make 35.4 percent of their three-pointers, 42.1 percent in eight AAC games. In the past four (which include a loss to North Texas), opponents are 19 of 81 (23.