WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Demetric Williams had 17 points and Wichita State scored the final 10 points of the game to defeat Southern Miss 59-51 Saturday night.
Nick Wiggins added 12 points for the Shockers (11-1), who overcame a 12-point second-half deficit, and Cleanthony Early had 10.
Jerrold Brooks led Southern Miss (8-4) with 18 points.
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