The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
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Wichita State
UAB Falls to Wichita State, 68-46
11/25/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 25, 2011
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - Garrett Stutz scored a season-high 17 points to lead Wichita State past UAB 68-46 on Friday night.
The Shockers (3-2) had a big advantage at free throws. They were 23 of 30 from the line while the Blazers (1-3) were 11 of 17.
UAB was led by Cameron Moore's 18 points and nine rebounds, both game highs.
"Wichita State played like a desperate team and it showed," UAB head coach Mike Davis said. "Our guards struggled all night. We need to shake this loss off because we have another game on Sunday and it we can't afford to bring this loss into Sunday's game."
UAB took a 21-20 lead late in the first half after slam dunks from Jekore Tyler and Moore. But the Blazers scored just one point in the half's final four minutes, helping the Shockers secure a 29-22 halftime lead.
After four straight points by Moore early in the second half, Wichita State took control with an 11-2 run.
The Blazers climbed back within single digits, 45-37, after Jordan Swing's three-point play with 13:15 remaining. But the Shockers scored the next 10 points, six coming on free throws.
Swing finished the night with nine points, while Ovie Soko chipped in with seven points and six boards.
The Blazers will return to action on Sunday with a home contest against UT Martin. Tipoff is slated for 3 p.m.
