Wichita State erased a 16-point second half deficit, forcing overtime but ultimately fell to Arizona, 82-78, on Friday in the Roman Main Event.
Sophomore guard Tyson Etienne led the comeback bid, scoring 24 of his 27 points after halftime on 27 shot attempts. Etienne also connected on a contested three-pointer with 16 seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
“The Shockers, we’re not going to fold,” Etienne said. “We’re going to be one of the greatest teams in college basketball, I firmly believe that. I know the heart that my guys got in that locker room. I know my coaching staff.