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Wichita State breaks its FT record, beats Nevada 98-69

Published Dec. 22, 2015 11:06 p.m. ET

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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Ron Baker scored 17 points and Wichita State set a school record with 44 made free throws in a 98-69 victory over Nevada on Tuesday night.

The Shockers were 44 of 62 from the stripe (71 percent), including John Robert Simon's record-setting make with 44 seconds left.

Wichita State's previous record was 40 - set in 1967 and 1986.

Fred VanVleet and Zach Brown added 13 points apiece for Wichita State (6-5). The duo each made double-digit free throws - combining for 21-of-24 shooting. Baker made all seven of his free throw attempts and Shaquille Morris added 12 points.

Wichita State led 44-29 at halftime and extended to 59-35 after Baker scored eight points during a 13-2 run.

Eric Cooper Jr. led Nevada (8-4) with 16 points and Marqueze Coleman added 10. The Wolf Pack converted 21 of 31 free throws.

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