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Wichita State Defeats Oral Roberts 85-80 - Recap

Oral Roberts was scorched by Tyson Etienne for 26 points as Wichita State defeated them 85-80 in NCAA action on Wednesday.

Wichita State won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread.

Wichita State got 18 points from Alterique Gilbert and another 10 points from Morris Udeze. Tyson Etienne contributed 3 assists, while Clarence Jackson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Oral Roberts got a 28-point performance from Max Abmas, who was supported by 27 points from Kevin Obanor. Max Abmas had 8 assists in a losing cause for Oral Roberts, while Francis Lacis grabbed 8 rebounds.

Wichita State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Next game, Wichita State takes its act home to face Missouri looking for another win. For Oral Roberts, they head home to face Southwestern Christian.