Stevenson leads Wichita St. over Texas Southern 69-63

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Erik Stevenson had a career-high 22 points as Wichita State defeated Texas Southern 69-63 on Saturday.

Dexter Dennis had 19 points for Wichita State (2-0). Grant Sherfield added 13 points and Trey Wade grabbed 10 rebounds.

Eden Ewing had 18 points for the Tigers (0-2). Tyrik Armstrong and John Jones scored 11 points apiece.

Wichita State faces UT Martin at home next Saturday. Texas Southern plays South Dakota on the road on Friday.