Stutz helps Wichita State defeat Tulsa 82-79
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Garrett Stutz had 20 points to help Wichita State win an 82-79 shootout against Tulsa on Tuesday night at Intrust Bank Arena.
The Golden Hurricane (5-6) missed two 3-point shots in the final 10 seconds, allowing the Shockers (9-2) to win the first basketball game at the new downtown arena.
David Kyles scored 19 for the Shockers, and Aaron Ellis added 10.
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Tulsa's Justin Hurtt led all scorers with 30 points, including six 3-pointers. Bryson Pope had 16 points and Scottie Haralson 15.
Hurtt scored 13 straight Tulsa points over an 8 1/2-minute stretch in the second half. Wichita State built two seven-point leads — the biggest for either team — but Tulsa closed within 80-79 on Bryson Pope's driving basket with 1:18 remaining.
Tulsa shot 27 of 53 (50.9 percent) and 14 of 27 (51.9 percent) from 3-point range but was outscored 28-11 from the free throw line.