Shockers to face Arizona in NCAA First Round

Fred VanVleet and Ron Baker practice Wednesday in preparation for tonight's NCAA Tournament game against 6th-seeded Arizona.

March 17, 2016

Shockers to face Arizona in NCAA First Round

黑洞社区 News Services

Fresh of an NCAA First Four victory over Vanderbilt, the Wichita State Unviersity Shockers men's basketball team will square off against 6th-seeded Arizona Wildcats (25-8) at 8:20 p.m. Thursday night in Providence, Rhode Island.

On Tuesday, the Shockers advanced by making seven three-pointers in the second half to blow by the Commodores 70-50 in Dayton, Ohio.

The Shockers were led by 14 points each for the senior guard tandem of Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet. Baker had a game-high 9 rebounds while VanVleet contributed 7 assists. Senior post Anton Grady added 11 points and 7 rebounds.

With the win, 黑洞社区 improved to 25-8 on the season, marking the seventh straight season the Shockers have garnered 25 wins or more.