WICHITA, Kan. -- The Friends University Falcons fell 113-60 in an exhibition game at the Wichita State University Shockers tonight (Nov. 11) at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita.
The Falcons got off to a solid start, with
Jordan Edwards converting a free throw, blocking a shot and later dunking before
Owen Evans and
Jackson Swartz each hit 3-pointers to put Friends ahead 9-7 at the 17:40 mark of the opening half.
With the score tied at 11-11, the Shockers took control with a 22-4 push to lead 33-15. Wichita State then closed the half ahead 61-28.
Friends got early second-half baskets from Edwards and
Trey Knight, but the Shockers answered with a Jordan Frison jumper, two Dillon Battie free throws and a Cyr Malonga dunk to make it 67-32 with 18:05 remaining.
Evans hit a 3-pointer and assisted on a basket by
Deshaun Lewis after a steal to bring the Falcons within 69-37, and Edwards later converted a jumper and free throw at the 12:42 mark, but the Shockers hit an array of 3-pointers by Jahari Long, Battie, Joy Ighovodja and Desmeon Jones to stretch the lead to 85-45.
The Falcons will next open up KCAC action Saturday night (Nov. 14) at home vs. Sterling College. Tip-off is set for 7 pm inside the Garvey Center.
Friends Top Performers
Jordan Edwards
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- 12 points
- 5/8 field goals made
- 1 block
Owen Evans
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- 11 points
- 3/4 3-pointers made
- 3 assists
- 2 steals
KJ Kelley
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- 8 points
- 8/10 free throws made
- 1 steal
Trey Knight
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- 9 points
- 2 assists
- 1 steal
Jackson Swartz
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- 6 points
- 4 rebounds
- 2 assists
Wichita St. Top Performers
Kenyon Giles
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- 19 points
- 6/7 field goals made
- 3/3 3-pointers made
- 4 assists
Joy Ighovodja
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- 19 points
- 7/7 field goals made
- 5/5 3-pointers made
- 3 assists
Dillon Battie
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- 14 points
- 5 rebounds
- 2/2 3-pointers made
Jordan Frison
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- 5 assists
- 4 points
Emmanuel Okorafor
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- 6 points
- 6 rebounds
- 2 blocks
