Kenyon Giles leads Wichita State to dominant NIT win over Oklahoma State

Shockers guard pours in 28 points, including 8 3-pointers, in 96-70 victory

Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:10am

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Kenyon Giles scored 28 points, including 8 made 3-pointers, to lead Wichita State to a dominant 96-70 win over Oklahoma State in the second round of the NIT. Four other Shockers players scored in double figures as Wichita State pulled away in the second half after the game was close at halftime.

Why it matters

The win advances Wichita State to the next round of the NIT tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive. For Oklahoma State, the loss ends their season despite the return of three key players from suspension, underscoring the team's struggles this year.

The details

Giles shot 8-of-16 from 3-point range and also got double-digit scoring contributions from Karon Boyd (13 points), Michael Gray Jr. (13), Dillon Battie (12 points, 10 rebounds), and Dre Kindell (11). Oklahoma State was led by Christian Coleman's double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds, but the Cowboys' leading scorer Anthony Roy was limited to just 7 points.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026 in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
  • Wichita State led 44-37 at halftime.

The players

Kenyon Giles

A guard for Wichita State who scored a game-high 28 points, including 8 made 3-pointers.

Christian Coleman

A player for Oklahoma State who recorded a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.

Anthony Roy

Oklahoma State's leading scorer who was limited to just 7 points in the game after returning from suspension.

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The takeaway

Wichita State's balanced scoring attack and hot shooting from Kenyon Giles proved too much for Oklahoma State, who struggled to contain the Shockers despite the return of their top scorer from suspension. The win keeps Wichita State's NIT hopes alive as they advance to the next round of the tournament.