Stevenson scores 27 to lift Wichita St. over UCF 75-58
Dexter Dennis trails the break before Grant Sherfield finds him at the last moment and Dennis shows out on the power slam. (0:24)
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Erik Stevenson had 27 points as Wichita State defeated Central Florida 75-58 on Thursday night.
Dexter Dennis had nine rebounds for Wichita State (18-6, 6-5 American Athletic Conference). Grant Sherfield added six assists. Jaime Echenique had nine rebounds and three blocks.
Central Florida totaled 20 first-half points, a season low for the team.
Darin Green Jr. had 13 points for the Knights (13-11, 4-8). Matt Milon added 13 points. Collin Smith had 12 points.
The Shockers improve to 2-0 against the Knights this season. Wichita State defeated Central Florida 87-79 on Jan. 25. Wichita State faces Tulane at home on Sunday. Central Florida plays Cincinnati on the road on Wednesday.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Houston | 6-1 | - | 11-1 |
Wichita State | 4-1 | 1 | 8-3 |
Tulsa | 5-2 | 1 | 8-4 |
SMU | 3-2 | 2 | 7-2 |
South Florida | 3-3 | 2.5 | 7-5 |
Memphis | 2-2 | 2.5 | 6-5 |
Temple | 2-3 | 3 | 3-3 |
East Carolina | 1-3 | 3.5 | 7-3 |
Tulane | 1-4 | 4 | 6-4 |
UCF | 1-4 | 4 | 3-5 |
Cincinnati | 1-4 | 4 | 3-7 |