Mar 18, 2026

🏀 Williams scores 17 off the bench, Wichita State beats Wyoming in NIT

Posted Mar 18, 2026 2:02 AM
Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics
Photo Courtesy Wichita State Athletics

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — TJ Williams led Wichita State past Wyoming on Tuesday with 17 points off of the bench in a 74-70 win in the NIT.

Williams also had 14 rebounds for the Shockers (23-11). Kenyon Giles scored 15 points, going 5 of 17 from the floor, including 3 for 8 from 3-point range, and 2 for 4 from the line. Emmanuel Okorafor finished 4 of 5 from the floor to finish with nine points, while adding 12 rebounds.

Damarion Dennis led the Cowboys (18-15) in scoring, finishing with 17 points and two steals. Nasir Meyer added 16 points and seven rebounds.