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Wichita State Shockers vs SMU Mustangs Wrap - Wichita State Wins 71-69

Wichita State grabbed a 71-69 win over SMU on Sunday, behind a 18-point effort from Jaykwon Walton at Moody Coliseum.

Bettors who backed Wichita State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.0 at sportsbooks.

Wichita State got 12 points from James Rojas and another 11 points from Craig Porter Jr.. Jaron Pierre Jr. contributed 3 assists, while James Rojas cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.

SMU got 17 points from Zach Nutall in a losing cause and another 16 points from Efe Odigie. Jalen Smith contributed 5 assists for them, while Efe Odigie had 11 rebounds.

Wichita State trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.

Next game, Wichita State takes its act home to face Tulane looking for another win. For SMU, they head on the road to face Memphis.