No. 8 Wichita State 81, Davidson 70: Cleanthony Early had 24 points and 10 rebounds to help the Shockers hold off the upset bid of the visiting Wildcats.

Ron Baker had 15 points, including 12-of-14 free throws, while Darius Carter chipped in with 13 points and six boards for Wichita State (13-0). Tekele Cotton had 10 points and four blocked shots for the Shockers.

Tyler Kalinoski led Davidson (4-9) with 17 points, six assists and six rebounds, while Tom Droney added 12 points. De'Mon Brooks and Jake Belford each tallied 10 points in a losing effort.

The first half was a tight one, with neither team able to take a substantial lead throughout. Wichita State did get a seven-point advantage with just over four minutes to play, but Davidson fought back to make it a four-point game by the break.

The second half was much of the same, with the Shockers leading throughout but never able to put much distance between themselves and the Wildcats. Wichita State led by seven when Fred VanVleet hit a 3-pointer - the team's last field goal of the game - with 3:48 to play, and the Shockers hit 10 free throws down the stretch to hold off Davidson.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Davidson made 11 3-pointers in the game as well as 11 free throws. … Wichita State tied the second-longest win streak in school history with its 13th straight victory. … The Shockers won the battle of the boards, 39-35.