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MBB Downed in O'Reilly ESPNU BracketBuster

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MBB Downed in O'Reilly ESPNU BracketBuster

Box Score

Wichita, Kan.- Wichita State (10-18) fell to Northern Arizona, 85-75, Saturday afternoon in the O'Reilly ESPNU BracketBuster.

PJ Couisnard led the squad with 19 points, Ramon Clemente added 17, and Matt Braeuer also ended in double-digits with 12 points. Coiusnard had a team-high seven rebounds.

In a great offensive game, Northern Arizona shot 62.5 percent, while Wichita State shot 52.9 percent. The Shockers out-rebounded the Lumberjacks, 24-19, but WSU also incuured 20 turnovers, compared to NAU's 15.

While the final margin was 10 points, the game was tight throughout, featuring 20 lead changes and seven lead changes. The final tie came at 56 with 10:44 left before the Lumberjacks went on a 12-2 run to take advantage of the game. The Shockers cut the lead back to four points with 3:14 left but Josh Wilson hit a jumper on the next possession and was fouled for the three-point play.

The Shockers play the final home game of the season on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at 7:05 p.m., at Charles Koch Arena. It will be senior day as Lance Harris, Phil Thomasson, Matt Braeuer and PJ Couisnard will be honored in a pre-game ceremony.

 

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Players Mentioned

Matt Braeuer

#22 Matt Braeuer

G
5' 11"
Senior
Ramon Clemente

#10 Ramon Clemente

F
6' 6"
Junior
Lance Harris

#3 Lance Harris

G
6' 2"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Matt Braeuer

#22 Matt Braeuer

5' 11"
Senior
G
Ramon Clemente

#10 Ramon Clemente

6' 6"
Junior
F
Lance Harris

#3 Lance Harris

6' 2"
Senior
G