The Shockers were missing in action with two starters who were injured during the team’s layoff between games.

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Xavier ... Wichita State will host Friends University on Dec. 29. ---- Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball ...

Another close game down the stretch turned into a close loss for the Wichita State men’s basketball team ... five rebounds and five assists, while Xavier Bell chipped in 18 points, Corey ...

Memphis basketball ... Xavier Bell leads the Shockers in scoring at 14.8 points per game, while Justin Hill is putting up 13.6 and Washington is scoring 13.5. Memphis 80, Wichita State 73 ...

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Xavier ... men's basketball team has lost two of three games with Liam McNeeley out. Rich scored 13 to lead the Wildcats to a 33-29 advantage at halftime. Wichita State ...