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Tulsa, Wichita State Pick Up Saturday League Wins

01.30.21

Tulsa went on the road to defeat East Carolina and Wichita State came from behind and won in overtime against UCF in American Athletic Conference action on Saturday (Jan. 30).

Tulsa 77, East Carolina 68 - Box Score

GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Brandon Rachal had 21 points and 10 rebounds as Tulsa got past East Carolina 77-68 on Saturday.

Rey Idowu had 16 points and eight rebounds for Tulsa (9-6, 6-4 American Athletic Conference). Austin Richie added 14 points. Elijah Joiner had 11 points.

Jayden Gardner had 26 points and eight rebounds for the Pirates (7-6, 1-6), who have now lost five games in a row. Tremont Robinson-White added 15 points. J.J. Miles had 13 points and six assists.

Wichita State 93, UCF 88 (OT) - Box Score

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne gave Wichita State the lead for good with a foul shot with 47 seconds left in overtime and Wichita State went on to beat UCF 93-88 on Saturday.

Capping a second half that featured seven lead changes and five ties, the Knights’ Dre Fuller Jr. hit a pair of free throws to even the score at 77 with five seconds remaining in regulation and send the game to overtime.

Etienne tied his career high with 29 points to lead the Shockers (9-4, 5-2 American Athletic Conference).

Morris Udeze had 18 points for Wichita State, which earned its fifth straight home victory. Clarence Jackson added 13 points and eight rebounds and Dexter Dennis had 12 points.

The 93 points were a season best for Wichita State while it forced a season-high 22 turnovers.

Jamille Reynolds had 17 points and eight rebounds for the Knights (4-7, 2-6). Brandon Mahan added 17 points. Fuller had 13 points.