Wichita State defeats VCU, 73-63

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Wichita State defeats VCU, 73-63.

Grant Sherfield scored 14 points as Wichita State. Marcus Evans led the Rams on Saturday with 15 points and five steals.

Sophomore Dexter Dennis did not play in Saturday's game.

Per a statement from Wichita State Athletics, Dennis will be taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.

Head Coach Gregg Marshall gave the following statement: “I ask that you respect Dexter’s privacy as he works with his family during this time. Dexter has been a model teammate and straight-A student this semester. We will miss him during this absence but are with him in spirit.”

The 10-1 Shockers nexty play Abliene Christian on Sunday, December 29th at Koch Arena.