Wichita State men win a close one at home, defeating UTSA, 69-64

Guard Harlond Beverly scored 11 of his 15 points in the second half Wednesday night as the Wichita State Shockers won at home, turning back the UTSA Roadrunners, 69-64, in American Athletic Conference men’s basketball.

Forward Corey Robinson led the Shockers with 17 points and 12 rebounds, and guard Xavier Bell scored 12. Wichita State dominated on the boards, winning the rebounding battle, 50-29, including 16-7 on the offensive glass.

With the win, the Shockers (14-10, 4-7) earned a split in the season series with the Roadrunners. UTSA beat Wichita State 88-75 on Jan. 11 in San Antonio.

The Roadrunners (10-14, 4-8) lost their third straight game despite the efforts of Raekwon Horton, who produced a double double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Marcus Millender contributed 13 points and Primo Spears 12. Damari Monsanto scored 11.

Records

UTSA 10-14, 4-8
Wichita State 14-10, 4-7

Coming up

UTSA at Tulsa, Saturday, 5 p.m.

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