After giving up a 'layup drill' to Southern Illinois in the first half, Wichita State picked up their second half defense.

"We mixed up our defenses a little better, tried to take them out of rhythm," head coach Greg Marshall said. "They got in great rhythm to start the game. They started the big lineup and pounded it in. The second half we just mixed up our defenses a little more."

"They really struggle with their point guard play," said the Shockers' Toure' Murry. "We switched defenses and went to a zone and really caused some havoc."