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Michigan State's Aaron Henry (0) is defended by UCLA's Jules Bernard (1), Tyger Campbell (10), Johnny Juzang (3) and Cody Riley (2) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. UCLA won 86-80. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
710 days later, NCAA Tournament is back with 'First Four'

By Jim Litke Mar. 19, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Drake's Darnell Brodie, center, shoots next to teammate Tremell Murphy (2) and Wichita State's Ricky Council IV (4), Dexter Dennis (0) and Morris Udeze (24) during the second half of a First Four game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake Bulldogs at USC Trojans 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:26 PM EDT

Jaklyn Lamphier plays the trombone with the Drake Bulldog Brass as they perform live on Youtube from Sheslow Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa, as the Drake men's basketball team played Wichita State in a First Four game of the NCAA tournament in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, March 18, 2021. (Zach Boyden-Holmes/The Des Moines Register via AP)
Drake Bulldogs at Wichita State Shockers 3/18/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Drake tops Wichita State for first NCAA win in 50 years

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 18, 2021 09:17 PM EDT

Drake's Joseph Yesufu celebrates late in the second half of a First Four game against Wichita State in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Drake won 53-52. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
Texas Southern Tigers at Michigan Wolverines 3/20/2021

Mar. 18, 2021 08:56 PM EDT

Wichita State guard Alterique Gilbert (3) shoots over Cincinnati center Chris Vogt (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Wichita State follows tumult with familiar place in NCAA

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 17, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr., left, Tyger Campbell, center, and Oregon State's Gianni Hunt battle for the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Michigan St, Izzo in new spot as First Four participants

By Cliff Brunt Mar. 17, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Gonzaga celebrates after defeating BYU in an NCAA college basketball game for the West Coast Conference men's tournament championship Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Gonzaga's bid for perfection begins with No. 1 overall seed

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2021 12:29 AM EDT

Cincinnati head coach John Brannen is pulled back toward the team bench by a game official as Cincinnati plays Wichita State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cincy beats Shockers to reach 4th straight AAC title game

Mar. 13, 2021 06:05 PM EST

Cincinnati's Mason Madsen (45) and Jeremiah Davenport (24) celebrate following Cincinnati's win over Wichita State after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the American Athletic Conference men's tournament Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Oregon State Beavers at Colorado Buffaloes 3/13/2021

Mar. 13, 2021 05:47 PM EST

Baylor's Mark Vital (11) tries to steal the ball from Oklahoma State's Isaac Likekele during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 12 tournament in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, March 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Big Sky - Semifinal 2 (win) at Big Sky - Semifinal 1 (win) 3/13/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 09:17 PM EST

Etienne lifts Wichita St. over USF on late free throws

Mar. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tyson Etienne scored 20 points and hit a pair of foul shots with 8.9 seconds left to lift top seed Wichita State to a 68-67 win over...

Etienne carries Wichita St. past South Florida 80-63

Mar. 06, 2021 03:26 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had 21 points as Wichita State extended its winning streak to seven games, topping South Florida 80-63 on Saturday. ...

Wade leads Wichita St. past Tulane 78-70

Mar. 03, 2021 08:33 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Trey Wade scored a career-high 23 points on 9 of 12 shooting and Wichita State beat Tulane 78-70 on Wednesday. Dexter...

Wichita State forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (44) reaches for a rebound in front of Tulsa forward Rey Idowu (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field

By Dave Skretta Feb. 21, 2021 02:57 PM EST

Wichita State's Alterique Gilbert, left, and Tyson Etienne celebrate after Gilbert hit a 3-pointer during the second half against Houston in an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)
Wichita State holds on to surprise No. 6 Houston 68-63

By Jeffrey Parson Feb. 18, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Gilbert scores 17; Wade's dunk helps Wichita State beat UCF

Feb. 10, 2021 10:08 PM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Alterique Gilbert scored 17 points including Wichita State's last five points, leading the Shockers to a 61-60 win over Central Florida on...

Last-minute layup leads Wichita St. over Temple

Feb. 07, 2021 05:50 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne Scored 20 points and converted a go-ahead three-point play with 42 seconds remaining to lead Wichita State to a 70-67 win...

Etienne scores 22 to lead Wichita State past Tulane 75-67

Feb. 03, 2021 10:37 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Tyson Etienne had 22 points as Wichita State beat Tulane 75-67 on Wednesday night. Alterique Gilbert had 17 points for...

Cisse leads Memphis over Wichita State 72-52

Jan. 21, 2021 09:31 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Landers Nolley II had 16 points and seven rebounds, and Moussa Cisse had 12 points and 10 rebounds to lift Memphis to a 72-52 win over...