Kenny Pohto's 16 points helped Wichita State defeat Western Kentucky 71-61 on Thursday night.
Pohto also contributed 11 rebounds for the Shockers (2-0). Xavier Bell scored 14 points, going 3 of 8 and 8 of 10 from the free throw line. Harlond Beverly shot 5 of 12 from the field and 3 for 4 from the line to finish with 13 points.
Don McHenry finished with 12 points and two steals for the Hilltoppers (1-1). Western Kentucky also got 11 points and seven rebounds from Rodney Howard. In addition, Khristian Lander had nine points.
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Wichita State's next game is Sunday against Friends at home. Western Kentucky visits Murray State on Tuesday. Listen to the game on 103.7 KEYN.
