WICHITA, Kan. -- Wichita State toppled Mississippi Valley State, 71-48, Tuesday evening at Charles Koch Arena and broke a 38-year-old school record for turnover margin.
The Shockers (6-4) forced 23 Delta Devil turnovers while committing just three to finish at +20. The previous mark (+18) was set Dec. 29, 1984 against Hartford (16 to 34).
Jaron Pierre Jr. scored 15 points – all in the first half – to pace the Shockers. He had five of the team's 13 three-pointers.
Jaykwon Walton added 14 points and accounted for four of WSU's 13 steals.