Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Wichita State Shockers
· NCAA Men's BasketballPohto's 16 lead Wichita State past Western Kentucky 71-61
Pohto also contributed 11 rebounds for the Shockers (2-0). Xavier Bell scored 14 points, going 3 of 8 and 8 of 10 from the free throw line. Harlond Beverly shot 5 of 12 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Don McHenry finished with 12 points and two steals for the Hilltoppers (1-1). Western Kentucky also got 11 points and seven rebounds from Rodney Howard. In addition, Khristian Lander had nine points.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 61 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 61 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:13 | Kenny Pohto Defensive Rebound. | 61 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:17 | Dalen Ridgnal Block. | 61 - 71 |
| 2nd 0:17 | Dontaie Allen missed Three Point Jumper. | 61 - 71 |
Statistics
WKU |
WICH |
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|---|---|---|
| 24-81 | FG | 26-54 |
| 30 | Field Goal % | 48 |
| 0-21 | 3PT | 4-13 |
| 0 | Three Point % | 31 |
| 13-22 | FT | 15-26 |
| 59 | Free Throw % | 58 |
| 49 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 22 | Offensive Rebounds | 8 |
| 27 | Defensive Rebounds | 39 |
| 4 | Assists | 11 |
| 11 | Steals | 5 |
| 3 | Blocks | 8 |
| 7 | Turnovers | 19 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 7 | Total Turnovers | 19 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 18 | Points Off Turnovers | 5 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 44 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 21 | Fouls | 18 |
| 4 | Largest Lead | 12 |
Game Information
Charles Koch Arena
Location: Wichita, KS
Attendance: 6,351 | Capacity:
2025-26 Conference USA Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennesaw State | 0-0 | - | 8-2 |
| Liberty | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 0-0 | - | 7-3 |
| Louisiana Tech | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| New Mexico State | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Sam Houston | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Florida International | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Middle Tennessee | 0-0 | - | 5-4 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 5-5 |
| Jacksonville State | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| Delaware | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| UTEP | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 6-4 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-5 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 4-6 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |


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