Wichita State Holds Off Indiana State

Associated Press - Tue 10:58 PM 02/19/2013

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Cleanthony Early scored 19 points, including the game clinching free throws with 18 seconds left, as Wichita State held on to beat Indiana State 66-62 Tuesday night.

Malcolm Armstead added 18 points for the Shockers (23-5, 12-4 Missouri Valley), who led 62-55 after Demetric Williams' free throws with 53 seconds left. But ISU's RJ Mahurin made a 3 pointer and was fouled, then made the free throw to complete the four point play.

Williams made two more free throws before Dawon Cummings' 3 pointer pulled ISU within 64-62. Early's free throws got the Shockers back to a four point margin, and Cummings missed a 3 pointer in the closing seconds.

Manny Arop led the Sycamores (16-11, 9-7) with 17 points. Indiana State was trying to sweep its season series with Wichita State for the first time since 2000-01.

Wichita State maintained a one game conference lead over Creighton.

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