Wichita State at UCF Game Thread

[Eric]

This is way more fun. Of course sitting in a bar in New Orleans with a cold beer and a bowl of god know what’s in it gumbo while I watch helps.

[MelvinLoudermilk]

We needed that. I’m excited about the win, but realize Erik was hot tonight and UCF’s defense was bad.

ES’ hot and cold streaks seem to last multiple games so hopefully his hand stays hot for awhile. It was great seeing ES going after rebounds too

[Singeril]

Glad to see a great difference tonight. We know UCF is not a great team. Sometimes, you need to play game like this in order to get in track. Hope that this train is now moving forward in the right direction for good.

[1972Shocker]

Certainly a step in the right direction. Now the Shocks need to validate it with continued good play to close out the year.

Erik with huge bounce back. 27 points on 11-21 (5-12) shooting, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 turnovers and 2 steals. Now can he find an equilibrium that we can depend on game-to-game. Really the same applies to all the guys. Kudo to Erik's teammates in finding the hot hand when he was open.

19 assists on 30 baskets is nice. The scoring behind Erik was spread out broadly and evenly. Good team effort.

[NCAABound]

Prediction: MrsHenryLevitt will not post tonight.

Either will Aargh

[Mr. Pickle]

Good win. More of that effort and offensive ball movement Sunday please.

[ShockerFever]

Prediction: MrsHenryLevitt will not post tonight.

[The 'hut]

Just needed a win. Very excited for Sunday. Both of my sisters were Shockettes back in the day. They are coming to the game and for one, it may be her first game since dancing at Henry Levitt Arena. The coolest part is she is currently a warrior fighting ovarian cancer and we get to spend the weekend together. I haven't been on here much recently, but sometimes we all need a little life perspective, and I've gotten a big dose recently. Notch this one up and let's get another Sunday!

[NCAABound]

I feel good for Noah

I agree. He seemed settled more being a part of the game from the start. Other times he comes in and seems panicked.

[BAShocker]

Much much much better effort. Now, keep it up Shocks!

[1972Shocker]

Dexter has had a nice game despite not scoring alot

Agreed. 7 points on 3-6 shooting, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 0 turnovers and 2 steals. I will take that from Dex every day of the week.

[MelvinLoudermilk]

I feel good for Noah

[Shock Top]

Say what you will about Grant, be he is more talented than almost every other G we’ve had as a true freshman.

[pinstripers]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=401169578

Erik took a third of our shots..........Erik, Etch, and Dex all with 8 boards

[ShockerFever]

A lot of the margin was UCFs doing.. but definitely looked better all around. That game wins against Tulsa and Cincy

Well you’re only talking about 4 points there.