Western Kentucky Hilltoppers @ Wichita State Shockers
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
WKU | 29 | 32 | 61 |
WICH | 27 | 44 | 71 |
Pohto's 16 lead Wichita State past Western Kentucky 71-61
WICHITA, Kan. -- — Kenny Pohto's 16 points helped Wichita State defeat Western Kentucky 71-61 on Thursday night.
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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Wichita State's next game is Sunday against Friends at home. Western Kentucky visits Murray State on Tuesday.
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Game Information
Wichita, KS
Referee:Don Daily
Referee:Byron Jarrett
Referee:Bart Lenox
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 8-0 | - | 16-3 |
| Middle Tennessee | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Missouri State | 5-3 | 3 | 11-8 |
| Jacksonville State | 5-3 | 3 | 10-9 |
| Sam Houston | 4-4 | 4 | 12-7 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Louisiana Tech | 4-4 | 4 | 11-8 |
| Kennesaw State | 4-5 | 4.5 | 12-8 |
| New Mexico State | 3-5 | 5 | 10-8 |
| UTEP | 3-5 | 5 | 7-12 |
| Florida International | 2-6 | 6 | 9-10 |
| Delaware | 1-6 | 6.5 | 5-13 |
| American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic | 6-1 | - | 14-6 |
| Charlotte | 5-2 | 1 | 11-9 |
| Tulsa | 4-2 | 1.5 | 16-3 |
| South Florida | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Temple | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-7 |
| Memphis | 4-2 | 1.5 | 9-9 |
| Wichita State | 4-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| North Texas | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UAB | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Tulane | 3-4 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Rice | 2-4 | 3.5 | 8-11 |
| East Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 6-14 |
| UTSA | 0-7 | 6 | 4-15 |
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