South Florida takes down Wichita State 72-68

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kasean Pryor scored 25 points as South Florida beat Wichita State 72-68 on Sunday.

Pryor added 10 rebounds for the Bulls (11-5, 4-1 American Athletic Conference). Jose Placer scored 17 points while shooting 6 for 7, including 3 for 4 from beyond the arc. Kobe Knox had 10 points and shot 5 for 8, including 0 for 3 from beyond the arc.

Harlond Beverly led the Shockers (8-10, 0-5) in scoring, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Xavier Bell added 14 points and eight rebounds for Wichita State. In addition, Kenny Pohto had 12 points. The Shockers extended their losing streak to seven straight.

Placer scored 12 points in the first half and South Florida went into halftime trailing 35-32. Pryor's 17-point second half helped South Florida close out the four-point victory.

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