Giles puts up 20 as Wichita State defeats UNC Asheville 75-58
Led by Kenyon Giles' 20 points, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the UNC Asheville Bulldogs 75-58 on TuesdayNOVEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press
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Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS
Karon Boyd - Double-doubles in win Boyd finished Tuesday's 75-58 win over UNC Asheville with 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two steals over 32 minutes.
Impact Boyd spent the last two seasons with East Tennessee State and had three double-doubles in an inconsistent junior season. He played a major role in the win over the Bulldogs. He could form a good frontcourt duo with 7-2 center Will Berg.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre Couisnard - Sidelined Tuesday Cousinard won't play in Tuesday's game against UNC Asheville due to an undisclosed injury, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Cousinard will be sidelined for Wichita State's regular-season opener for undisclosed reasons. The guard's next chance to play will come Saturday against Prairie View A&M.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrus Rathan-Mayes - Out for opener Rathan-Mayes (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's season opener against UNC-Asheville, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Rathan-Mayes will start the season on the bench as he works back from an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-5 guard's next chance to see the court will be in Saturday's game against Prairie View.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jaret Valencia - Sidelined for season opener Valencia isn't in uniform for Tuesday's game against UNC Asheville due to a groin injury, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Valencia transferred into the program after spending a pair of seasons at Monmouth. When healthy, Valencia is expected to play a significant role, though it's unclear if that will be as a starter or a bench piece. Regardless, his next chance to play will come Saturday against Prairie View A&M.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joy Ighovodja - Out against Asheville Ighovodja (foot) is out for Tuesday's opener against UNC-Asheville, Taylor Eldridge of The Wichita Eagle reports.
Impact Ighovodja will start the season from the bench as he works to get healthy from a foot injury. The junior guard will aim to make his return for Saturday's game against Prairie View.
NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
