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Wichita State, Hawaii secure decisive conference wins Thursday

PUBLISHED Jan 21, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

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Wichita State, Hawaii secure decisive conference wins Thursday

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Wichita, Kan. — Wichita State defeated East Carolina 77-60 on Wednesday as Kenyon Giles scored 27 points, giving the Shockers a 12-8 record and a 4-3 mark in the American Athletic Conference. Honolulu — Hawaii beat CSU Bakersfield 98-71 on Thursday as Quandre Bullock posted 17 points and 12 rebounds, lifting the Rainbow Warriors to 14-4 (6-2 Big West). Regional prep roundups reported multiple high school wrestling and basketball results, with several individual performances highlighted. Several coaches provided postgame quotes to local reporters. Associated Press reports compiled box scores and coach comments this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regional high-school wrestling and basketball events produced multiple match results reported in CNHI roundups.
Wichita State defeated East Carolina 77-60 on Wednesday; Kenyon Giles scored 27.
Hawaii defeated CSU Bakersfield 98-71 on Thursday; Quandre Bullock recorded 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Associated Press distributed game recaps, citing Sportradar data and Data Skrive technology used in syndication.
Local outlets compiled box scores and coach comments for regional and national publication.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12

Who Benefited

College teams, standout players, coaches, and local media benefited from increased exposure, positive coverage, and statistical recognition across regional and national reports this week.

Who Impacted

Opposing teams, notably East Carolina and CSU Bakersfield, suffered losses that affected game records, conference standings, and immediate team momentum.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 12
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 12
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

College teams, standout players, coaches, and local media benefited from increased exposure, positive coverage, and statistical recognition across regional and national reports this week.

Who Impacted

Opposing teams, notably East Carolina and CSU Bakersfield, suffered losses that affected game records, conference standings, and immediate team momentum.