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Wichita State Downs Kansas State 84-65 - Match Report
Wichita State got 24 points from Xavier Bell en route to a 84-65 victory over Kansas State on Saturday at Charles Koch Arena.
Bettors who backed Wichita State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.
Corey Washington had 18 points for Wichita State and Justin Hill chipped in with 13 points. Bijan Cortes had 5 assists for them, while Corey Washington was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Kansas State got 20 points from Macaleab Rich in a losing cause and another 13 points from Brendan Hausen. Coleman Hawkins contributed 8 assists for them, while Coleman Hawkins had 9 rebounds.
Wichita State was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Wichita State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-32.
Wichita State heads into a battle against Friends. Kansas State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Cincinnati.