Wichita State Athletics

 WICHITA, Kan. – Wichita State women's basketball fell to Missouri State, 76-48, Tuesday morning on Kids Day at Charles Koch Arena.
 
The Shockers (0-3) were led by freshman Mari Milton, who finished with a team-high 14 points, four rebounds and two assists. Freshman Alexis Leyva added 12 points, while junior Ma'Riya Vincent recorded five points, four rebounds and three assists.
 
Missouri State (3-0) jumped out to a 20-11 lead after the opening quarter, shooting 47.4 percent from the field in the period. Wichita State stayed within striking distance in the second quarter, getting a three-pointer from Amaya Lacy and baskets from Milton and Aaliyah Broadus, but the Bears carried a 34-20 advantage into halftime.
 
Missouri State extended its lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Shockers 25-12 to take a 59-32 advantage into the final period. Wichita State showed fight in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points. Leyva shot five-for-five from the free throw line and scored seven points in the Shockers' fourth-quarter push. Rachel Skulsky knocked down a three-pointer, while Milton added two more baskets and Lili Harrison scored inside.
 
Missouri State was led by Macie Mays with 14 points, while Lainie Douglas and Maiesha Washington each added 11 points.
 
The Shockers return to action Saturday, Nov. 14 for a Wichita State doubleheader where the women face off with UC Riverside at 2 p.m. before the Shocker men take on Austin Peay at 6 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena. Men's basketball ticket holders for the Austin Peay game may present their ticket to receive free general admission to the women's basketball game.