Marshall secures 500th career win as Shockers take Furman

Marshall secures 500th career win as Shockers take Furman

Marshall secures 500th career win as Shockers take Furman

Wichita State men’s basketball coach Gregg Marshall secured his 500th career win when the Shockers defeated Furman 76-70 Wednesday in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament.

Markis McDuffie had 20 points, and Jaime Echenique had 16 points and 10 rebounds for Wichita State (20-14), Associated Press reports. Erik Stevenson added 12 points and six rebounds. Asbjorn Midtgaard had 10 rebounds for the visitors.

Matt Rafferty had 27 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals for the Paladins (25-8), AP reports. Jordan Lyons added 19 points. Clay Mounce had 10 points.

Wichita State student newspaper The Sunflower reports the win Wednesday also marks the 10th season in a row the Shockers (20-14) had at least 20 wins.

Headline photo courtesy our news partners at KWCH Channel 12

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