BreAnna Dawkins nearly matched her career high with 14 points but Wichita State stumbled 98-73 at Central Michigan Wednesday afternoon.  The Shockers fell behind early after missing their first 11 shots from the field and were never able to recover. 

It took nearly nine minutes for the Shockers to register a field goal and it came on a Heather Robben three-pointer at the 11:02 mark.  Jazimen Gordon quickly followed with a layup and the Shockers pulled within 14-6.  Central Michigan followed with a 5-0 spurt and never let its lead dip below double digits. 

Gordon ended with a season-high 13 points and three blocked shots.  Dawkins, in addition to leading the team with her 14 points, topped the squad in rebounds (8), assists (6), and steals (3).  Robben turned in her third straight double figure scoring game with 11 points.  Haleigh Lankster and Morgan Boyd contributed 10 points each.

Three Chippewas tallied double-doubles.  Kaihla Szunko paced the attack with 22 points and 10 rebounds, Brandie Baker added 16 points and 10 boards, and Skylar Miller produced 15 points and 11 caroms. 

Wichita State wrapped up the non-conference schedule with a 6-5 record and next begin Missouri Valley Conference play on Friday, Dec. 31^st at 7:05 p.m. vs. Evansville.