By: Wichita State
WICHITA, Kan. - Alex Harden's 18 points led Wichita State to
a 50-36 non-conference victory over UTSA Sunday afternoon at Charles Koch
Arena.
Harden, a sophomore from Springfield, Ill. was the only Shocker
in double figures going 8-for-10 from the field and a perfect 2-for-2 from the
free throw line.
Wichita State (2-1) outscored UTSA (3-1), 29-11, in the
first half holding the Roadrunners to 13% shooting. WSU held the rebounding
edge, 26-15. The Shockers started the game on an 8-1 run culminating with
Michelle Price's layup with 12:57 remaining. Sophomore Alex Harden led Wichita
State with 10 points and four rebounds in the half.
UTSA started the second half on a 14-3 run to get within
seven, 32-25, on Akunna Elonu's layup with 14:19 remaining in the game. A pair
of free throws by Jazimen Gordon and a layup by Harden pushed the Shocker lead
back to double digits.
Two free throws from Simone Young completed a 7-2 run for
the Roadrunners that cut the Shocker lead to six, 38-32, with 8:55 remaining. Wichita
State responded with a 7-0 run of their own getting five points from the free
throw line to again extend their lead to double figures.
The Shockers closed the game on a 12-4 run to put away
UTSA.
Wichita State will next be in action in Cancun, Mexico as
they play three games in the Cancun Challenge beginning Thur., Nov. 22 at 2:30
p.m. (CST).
-WICHITA STATE-