WICHITA, Kan. – Behind a career night from Abby Cater, Wichita State earned a 66-59 victory over Memphis on Tuesday evening at Charles Koch Arena.
 
Cater poured in a school record 42 points, shooting 15-for-29 from the field and a perfect 8-for-8 at the free-throw line, as the Shockers came out on top in a tightly contested matchup that featured nine lead changes and 10 ties. Wichita State improved to 4-16 overall and 1-6 in American play, while Memphis fell to 7-12 (1-5 American).
 
The Tigers jumped out early, scoring the first nine points of the game, but Cater went on a 10-2 run by herself to make it a one-point game. Memphis carried a slim 18-16 edge after one, but the Shockers settled in defensively in the second quarter, holding the Tigers to just eight points and taking a 28-26 halftime lead.
 
Wichita State outscored Memphis 21-17 in the third quarter. Cater continued to attack offensively, while the Shockers capitalized on turnovers and scoring 12 points in the paint.
 
Memphis made a final push in the fourth, tying the game with two minutes remaining, but Wichita State answered with timely stops and free throws down the stretch to seal the win. The Shockers finished with a 38-18 advantage in points in the paint and held Memphis to 31.3 percent shooting.
 
In addition to Cater's career performance, Bre'Yon White added seven points off the bench, while Taya Davis contributed seven rebounds and seven assists. Wichita State forced 16 Memphis turnovers and converted them into key points throughout the night.
 
Cater's 42 points broke the Shockers' single-game scoring record which was set by Kareema Williams at 41 in 1992 against Illinois State.
 
Wichita State returns to action on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 5 p.m. CT against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C.