Wichita State's women's basketball team rolled past Newman 80-49 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Koch Arena, giving fans their first look at head coach Terry Nooner’s rebuilt roster.
Mari Milton led all scorers with 19 points, according to KSN-TV. Ma'Riya Vincent recorded a double-double with 12 points, 13 rebounds and four steals. Clara Koulibaly added 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Shockers shot 53.7% from the field. Newman managed 27.9%.
WSU controlled the game from the opening quarter, building a 19-8 lead after the first period and stretching it to 33-15 at halftime. The Shockers pushed the margin to 23 after the third quarter and outscored the Jets by eight in the fourth.
WSU outscored Newman 52-26 in the paint. Nooner told KSN the team was intentional about attacking in transition and attacking the paint.
Milton credited her coaches after the game. "If I do what I know how to do, then the game's just going to come to me," Milton said, according to KSN.
Lexi Ringgold led Newman with 10 points.
The lopsided exhibition offered an early snapshot of a team built from scratch. KSN reported in October that the Shockers carry an entirely new roster with no returning players from last season's eight-win team. Nooner's overall record through three seasons at WSU stands at 28-67, including an 8-23 finish last season, according to the Wichita Eagle.
WSU opens the regular season Monday, Nov. 2, at Kansas State in Manhattan. The Shockers' home opener is Nov. 10 against Missouri State.
