GREENVILLE, N.C. – Wichita State women's basketball downed the No. 2 team in the American Conference, picking up its first road win of the season with a 63-54 victory over East Carolina Tuesday evening in Minges Coliseum.
 
The Shockers (5-16, 2-6 American) turned in one of their most complete efforts of the season, using a dominant fourth quarter and a strong interior presence to secure their first win over the Pirates (15-7, 7-2 American) since 2022. Wichita State outscored the Pirates 16-8 in the final 10 minutes and held ECU to just 20 percent shooting in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Wichita State led for more than 31 minutes in a game with nine lead changes.
 
Maimouna Sissoko paced Wichita State with a Division I career-high 16 points on an efficient 7-of-9 shooting from the floor, adding three rebounds and two assists. Jaila Harding and Abby Cater also finished in double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively, while Jaida McDonald chipped in seven points and a game-high nine rebounds. Cater finished with six steals, her fifth game this season with five or more takeaways.
 
Wichita State established control inside, outscoring East Carolina 38-22 in the paint and holding a 37-35 rebounding edge. The Shockers also capitalized on second-chance opportunities, scoring 13 points off offensive rebounds.
 
After taking a slim 20-19 lead at the end of the first quarter, Wichita State stretched the margin to seven by halftime behind strong bench play and consistent interior scoring. East Carolina trimmed the deficit in the third quarter, making it a one-point game heading to the final period.
 
The fourth quarter belonged to Wichita State. The Pirates scored the first three points of the quarter before the Shockers went on a 12-0 run to pull away down the stretch. ECU made just one of its last 12 field goals and turned the ball over five times in the last period.
 
Taya Davis played all 40 minutes and finished with seven points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals, helping anchor the defensive effort.
 
Wichita State finished the night shooting 39 percent from the field and forced 17 ECU turnovers, converting them into 18 points.
 
The Shockers carry momentum into Saturday's home matchup against UAB (7-13, 0-8 American) in Charles Koch Arena.