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Wichita State 87, UC Riverside 61: Vincent Pours in 33 as Shockers Snap Skid
By Megan McCarthy
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Ma’Riya Vincent delivered a 33-point performance as Wichita State ended a three-game losing streak with an 87-61 victory over UC Riverside at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
The Shockers improved to 1-3, matching UC Riverside’s 1-3 record after the Highlanders fell by 26 points. Wichita State led from start to finish, building its advantage early and pulling away after halftime.
Vincent was highly efficient, shooting 12-of-15 from the field and making all seven of her free-throw attempts. She added four rebounds, two assists and two steals to lead the Shockers’ balanced effort.
Mari Milton contributed 12 points, six rebounds, seven assists and four steals. Alexis Leyva added nine points.
Wichita State took control in the opening quarter, outscoring UC Riverside 21-12. The Shockers maintained their advantage in the second, adding 16 points while holding the Highlanders to 13. That produced a 37-25 halftime lead.
The decisive separation came in the third quarter. Wichita State scored 27 points, its highest output of the game, while UC Riverside managed 19. The Shockers entered the final period with a 64-44 advantage and added another 23 points in the fourth to complete the 87-61 result.
The Highlanders were led by London Gamble, who scored 15 points. Kaylani Polk added seven points and four assists, but UC Riverside struggled to match Wichita State’s shooting efficiency.
The Shockers shot 56.1 percent from the field, making 32 of 57 attempts. UC Riverside finished at 33.9 percent, connecting on 21 of 62 shots. Wichita State also held a 42-29 advantage in rebounds.
The quarter-by-quarter scoring showed Wichita State’s consistency: 21, 16, 27 and 23 points. UC Riverside scored 12, 13, 19 and 17.
After three consecutive defeats to open the season, Wichita State put together a wire-to-wire performance to earn its first victory. Vincent’s efficient scoring led the way, while Milton’s contributions in rebounding, playmaking and steals helped the Shockers maintain control.
Wichita State leaves the matchup at 1-3, with UC Riverside also standing at 1-3.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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