NORMAL, Ill - The Wichita State Shockers dropped their first Valley game of the season, losing to the Illinois State Redbirds 58-53.
Ron Baker and Shaquille Morris both had 10 points in the game. Conner Frankamp had eight points, and Fred VanVleet added seven points and seven assists.
Paris Lee led all scorers, scoring 19 points for the Redbirds. Deontae Hawkins had a double-double, scoring 14 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Preseason All-MVC selection DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell had 12 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.