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The Wichita State Shockers are in Canada beginning a preseason exhibition tour.
Their first game was against Simon Fraser University
in their Chancellor's Gymnasium.
The Shockers won 87-62 tho the "level of competition was cited as "not very good".
The Shox fell behind 15-11 early, then came back to tie it at 21-21.
From there, the shockers never lost the lead.
Halftime score 48-32
The report states that only about 50-60 people were in attendance, 20-30 of whom were Shocker faithful.
Note--Wichita plays a second game tomorrow
against another team (British Columbia) but Simon Fraser actually plays a total of TWO games today against two different opponents (Wichita in the afternoon game then Fresno State later in the evening.
They then face perennial Top 20 team Arizona on Sunday.),
and so they clearly conserved their personnel, which may help to explain why they couldn't keep up after the first 10-15 minutes of the game.
Here are a few reports about the Wichita State personnel:
New guard Gal Mekel played well and shared point guard time with Matt Braeuer.
Two players were present but not suited up leading to speculation that one or more may redshirt:
Arbry Butler, JT Durley, both freshmen.
Chris Brown was not suited up in the first half but did suit up and play some in the 2nd half, reason unknown.
Wendell Preadom was described as not showing much improvement from last year.
David King, 6-10 freshman coming off a redshirt year was described as looking totally lost.
The starters who played fairly well were Sean Ogirri, Matt Braeuer, Ryan Martin, PJ Couisnard, and Kyle Wilson.
The starters did get good rest in the 2nd half.
Philip Thomasson, transfer from Colorado State looked good and will be a good addition.
Karon Bradley twisted his ankle, left the game and did not return.
That's one problem with scrimmages this early, the kids may not yet be in full playing condition.
Their first game was against Simon Fraser University
in their Chancellor's Gymnasium.
The Shockers won 87-62 tho the "level of competition was cited as "not very good".
The Shox fell behind 15-11 early, then came back to tie it at 21-21.
From there, the shockers never lost the lead.
Halftime score 48-32
The report states that only about 50-60 people were in attendance, 20-30 of whom were Shocker faithful.
Note--Wichita plays a second game tomorrow
against another team (British Columbia) but Simon Fraser actually plays a total of TWO games today against two different opponents (Wichita in the afternoon game then Fresno State later in the evening.
They then face perennial Top 20 team Arizona on Sunday.),
and so they clearly conserved their personnel, which may help to explain why they couldn't keep up after the first 10-15 minutes of the game.
Here are a few reports about the Wichita State personnel:
New guard Gal Mekel played well and shared point guard time with Matt Braeuer.
Two players were present but not suited up leading to speculation that one or more may redshirt:
Arbry Butler, JT Durley, both freshmen.
Chris Brown was not suited up in the first half but did suit up and play some in the 2nd half, reason unknown.
Wendell Preadom was described as not showing much improvement from last year.
David King, 6-10 freshman coming off a redshirt year was described as looking totally lost.
The starters who played fairly well were Sean Ogirri, Matt Braeuer, Ryan Martin, PJ Couisnard, and Kyle Wilson.
The starters did get good rest in the 2nd half.
Philip Thomasson, transfer from Colorado State looked good and will be a good addition.
Karon Bradley twisted his ankle, left the game and did not return.
That's one problem with scrimmages this early, the kids may not yet be in full playing condition.
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