Wichita State opens season with 79-67 win over CSUN

Wichita State opened its season with a 79-67 win over Cal State Northridge, led by Will Berg’s 26 points and 16 rebounds; Kenyon Giles added 21 points. The Shockers took the lead midway through the first half and held it, while Mikah Ballew scored 17 points for the Matadors. The victory followed a highly anticipated offseason for Wichita State, which entered the season with conference-title expectations after adding transfers and securing an extra year of eligibility for Giles. A pregame prediction also favored Wichita State, citing its home-court strength and improved roster, while noting CSUN’s scoring potential and defensive concerns.