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Bardo talks innovation with U.S. Congress
SHOCKERS ROLL PAST CINCINNATI
Shockers snap nation’s longest home winning streak
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WASHINGTON — Wichita State President John Bardo spoke in front of a U.S. House subcommittee Thursday — citing Innovation Campus as a national model and calling on Congress to pass legislation he said would bolster local economies by creating BARDO applied learning opportunities. Bardo was one of four speakers to testify at the Research and Technology Subcommittee hearing which Chairwoman Barbara Comstock, a Republican from Virgina, said would examine how applied learning opportunities could address “the growing need for a diverse and technically-trained STEM workforce.” Comstock said the subcommittee hoped to “identify what workforce development programs should be further examined,” adding that Congress needs to make informed decisions about the “most impactful and innovative tools” already in use. Bardo discussed business partnerships being made on Innovation Campus — including the private, Koch family-funded elementary school set to open this fall — as well as the Wichita Area Technical College merger and WSU’s implementation of half-credit-hour badge courses. SEE BARDO PAGE 3
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two point lead and 13 seconds was the only thing standing in between The Shockers and a shot at a share of the conference title. No. 19 Wichita State snagged their first road win over an AP top-5 opponent since 1964 with an upset over No. 5 Cincinnati. “We’ve had some nice wins but this is probably the best,” Head Coach Gregg Marshall said. The Shockers’ four-point win snapped the nation’s longest home win streak of 39 games. Sophomore guard Austin Reaves said their mentality for road games is to stick together as a team, which will ultimately lead to their success. “This is just what we do, we stick together on the road,” Reaves said. “Stick together and good things will come out of it.” Sophomore guard Landry Shamet agrees on that mentality for road games, but he especially enjoys playing on the road. Shamet said the opposing team’s crowd motivates him. “I love playing on the road. I love the hostility, knowing everybody in the building hates you and want you to lose,” Shamet said. “It just gets me going.” Going into the game, Shamet channeled that motivation and helped The Shockers get an early lead. By the half, Wichita State had a two-point lead over Cincinnati. The Shockers were able to hold onto MATT CROW / THE SUNFLOWER
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Wichita State forward Markis McDuffie skies over Cincy’s Eliel Nsoseme for a finger roll Sunday at Cincinnati.
Education dean: Faculty weren’t left out of Wonder conversation BY ANDREW LINNABARY
The College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction — the department most closely associated with teaching careers — was first notified about a new, on-campus private school November 29th through a short email announcement. The two-line email from College of Education Dean Shirley Lefever described a privately-funded school coming to Wichita State, with no details beyond that. It wasn’t until a Feb. 4th Wichita Eagle story announcing the school that the College of Education’s faculty, at the same time as the public, were given any details about the new Koch-funded school, Wonder.
On February 7th, The College of Education’s Department of Curriculum and Instruction faculty received a second email from LEFEVER Dean Lefever — an email that directed them to a new FAQ about Wonder posted on Wichita State’s website. Faculty members in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction said the Eagle article, in which Lefever is quoted as saying “we just feel very privileged to be a part of (this) conversation,” gave the impression that College of
Education faculty were asked for input into Wonder. “I’m not aware of any faculty members who were brought into the conversation,” one College of Education professor said. Other education faculty members said they weren’t given any input into or information about the school before the Eagle’s story came out. Dean Lefever herself gave the impression that she knew little detail about the school before its newspaper unveiling. She said she had a few brief meetings in the fall with the school’s co-founders, Annie Koch and former Americans for Prosperity director Chris Lahn, and that she “read in the paper that (the school) was finalized in December.”
Still, Lefever assured she “informed the faculty in November that I’d been having conversations,” and said she was surprised that faculty felt like they were left in the dark. She said her first email was an opportunity for faculty to ask questions. “Hindsight is always 20-20. There’s never been an intent on my side to not communicate. But I understand there’s always room for improvement.” Dean Lefever said the school is “just another opportunity” for College of Education students that won’t be required for graduation. It’s unclear what that opportunity will shape up to be. Students working or shadowing at the unaccredited school won’t earn student
teaching credit, Lefever said. The College of Education’s Teacher Intern Handbook says “persons certified for student teaching shall engage in student teaching only in educational agencies which are accredited or approved by the state board of education and which have entered into a written contract with a teacher education institution.” Dean Lefever said the school will still provide some kind of experience for students in the College of Education. “We place our students in a lot of settings,” Dean Lefever said. “If we have students who have an interest, we would look for an opportunity to
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Hungate opposes GOP’s ‘divisive stance’ on transgender issues BY RAY STRUNK
Student Body President Paige Hungate spoke against the Kansas Republican Party’s “divisive stance” on transgender issues at the GOP’s annual state convention over the weekend. Hungate gave a speech to the GOP state committee prior to its vote on a resolution opposing all efforts “to validate transgender identity.” In her speech, Hungate said the party’s social stances turn some students away from the party. She said the Republican party
should not abandon its social stances but instead focus on more pressing issues. “To me, it is not a pressing issue for us to state that we believe in only two genders,” Hungate said. Hungate then urged committee members to vote against the resolution, which she said would “polarize the party” to its detriment. The committee approved the resolution. Hungate took to Twitter following the approval, saying the resolution is proof that the committee is not focusing on the most important issues.
“This is not the most important issue; it helps nothing other than to polarize,” Hungate’s tweet read. Hungate also served as a panelist for the GOP gubernatorial debate Saturday evening. The debate featured current Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, Kansas Insurance Commissioner Ken Selzer, Mark Hutton, and Wink Hartman. She asked each of the candidates how they plan to address the “inconsistency and instability” looming over education funding.
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Student Body President Paige Hungate ask a question to the candidates for governor during the inaugural Republican gubernatorial debate hosted by the The Kansas Republican Party at the Wichita Hyatt Regency.
INSIDE
TOUGH COOKIE
BIKE JAMMIN’
SHOCKERS TAKE CINCY
Cooper reviews Kanai Sushi.
Pflugradt throws thin mints under the bus, favors a different cookie.
Bike Jam at Fairmount Park gave bikes to WSU’s neighbors.
See the best photos from the Cincinnati game.
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SOMETHING FISHY
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KANAI: ALL ABOUT THE FISH
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n the outskirts of Wichita, well beyond the reaches of downtown continental eateries and hipster bars, there rests a dining establishment by the name of Kanai. The Sushi and Sake bar has been spearheaded by head sushi chef David Kanai of Kyoto, Japan for the better part of the last decade. The first thing you should know about this place is, it’s not Wasabi, Sakura, Yokohama or south city’s Jackie Chan sushi. You won’t find much in the way of noodle dishes or Ramen. That said, the cuisine here feels heartily Japanese and that is from a white guy who drives a Pontiac. It’s all about the fish at Kanai. That is the one point which makes Kanai so special.
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The Sea of Japan is served on a bed of green lettuce and centered with a cucumber filled with Kanai’s in house made crab salad. The Sea of Japan has a varying list price of about $30.00.
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Kanai is a traditional sake bar style restaurant with booths, tables and a bar for those who just want to partake in a bottle of Gekkeikan. Kanji-adorned scrolls line the walls and a dimly lit dining room make for a homely, light atmosphere to dine on sashimi with friends over a bottle of wine or cocktails, of which Kanai offers many. If seated in the middle of the dining room or at the bar, customers are treated to the spectacle of witnessing Chef Kanai hand preparing dishes before they are served to customers. This is a treat on its own given the freshness and beauty of the cuts of fish that are served in the restaurant. There is a Japanese word for what one witnesses in seeing Kanai prepare dishes: Kodawari . It means a striving for or determination for perfection. I experienced nothing less in my eating experience there. THE SASHIMI
In terms of cuts of fish and sushi rolls, Kainai offers just about anything you could possibly thinkg of. Traditional and crunchy tempura rolls served with crab, eel, tuna, albacore, white tail, snow crab and octopus — it’s all here. Specialty rolls include: • The Kawaii — Shrimp tempura topped with snow crab • The Invader — Deep fried jalapeno, cream cheese & spicy tuna with grilled baby octopus
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Edamame, boiled soybean in a shell and lightly salted, is a great addition to any of Kanai’s copious variety of dishes.
• The Shinjyuku — Deep fried shrimp, eel, crab with spicy tuna, scallions topped with eel sauce. With fresh market cuts of fish being the specialty at Kanai, that is what I felt compelled to try. I ordered a sample sashimi platter which Kanai aptly calls the “Sea of Japan.” It includes Kanai’s combination of maguro (tuna), albacore, white tail, salmon, octopus, squid and sweet scallions. All is then served on a bed of greens which are then covered in Kanai’s special kiwi-based sauce for a little extra flavor. To add to the experience, I ordered a Momiji roll served with spicy tuna, albacore and garlic ponzu sauce. Then for a dose of vitamin K, I added a gratuitous bowl of salted edamame.
to sample. All the cuts of fish are tender, juicy, rich and sweet. When combined with the kiwi sauce, the cuts have hints of soy and contain an aftertaste of peach, but are by no means overly saturated with flavor. One standout in the dish is the Tako (Octopus). It is chewy, as octopus tends to be. However, the flavor never leaves the cut; this is rare, impressive and tasty. Even the slices of kiwi that come served with the cuts of sushi are mouthwatering. The Momiji roll as well was a nice addition. It is very spicy and bitter at first. But, the topping albacore is rich, salty and tender to a maximum degree. To boot, the edamame might be the best I’ve ever tasted; not too salty, not too dry, it complimented the meal well.
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Kanai’s green tea ice cream sandwich comes served in four quarters. The desert is rich with matcha flavoring and milk chocolate.
THE VERDICT
Kanai’s dishes are distinctly pacific, rich and completely delicious. They seem deliberately conceived for a palate which has tasted seafood and sashimi but has yet to experience something exponentially cathartic. The “Sea of Japan” is definitely a staple if looking for something
Post meal, Kanai’s menu features three different desserts: • Mochi ice cream in peach, strawberry and green tea flavors • Green tea ice cream bars (I tried this one and it is no Klondike bar. Give it a try.) • Oranges served with plum wine
PRICE
Don’t get me wrong here, Kanai’s prices are a far cry from being dirt cheap. Two slices of any cut of sashimi will cost you around $8.00. Any sushi or tempura rolls run at $10.00 and above. Appetizers come in at around $8.00 a piece. That being said, everything is well worth the price. Each dish I tried was a revelation to my sense of taste and you can’t put a price on that. If you’re standoffish about going out to eat and having a large bill, go to Kanai solo and dine for one. That way, your ticket won’t exceed $20-$25. IN CONCLUSION
In the 12th century Japanese Waka poet Saigyo wrote these lines: As I inquire of the pathway of the gods About what lies beyond, Above me looms a matchless peak Where the wind sings in the pines. It seems detached. But, bear with me. Saigyo gave up on Japanese society at age 22 and exiled himself to the mountains of southern Osaka. There he wrote poetry, meditated and lamented upon the simple things of life. I think just maybe, the above verse sings of what Kanai’s restaurant similarly represents. It seems Saigyo meant that we sometimes have to travel far from home to find an inkling, a taste of what our souls most desire. In the end, Kanai’s sushi dishes are similarly cathartic, rich, revealing and meditative to the palate. Go out of your way some afternoon and experience the magic of Kanai, like Saigyo traveling off the beaten path.
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Cookie season is upon us EVAN PFLUGRADT OPINION EDITOR
Caramel deLites continue to dominate the competition
Evan Pflugradt takes a bite out of his third favorite Girl Scout Cookie, Thin Mint.
Kevin Malone wasn’t necessarily an expert accountant at Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. But he did know one thing — cookies. “Spring time thinks that it’s the best. Fall time thinks that it’s the best. Cold time has kind of a strut. And Valentine’s thinks that it’s the best. But gather ‘round, peeps, I’ll tell you the truth. “Nothin’ beats the cookie season, that’s the truth!” Damn right, Kev. I always think I can avoid Girl Scout cookies — for once, maybe I won’t give into the cookie pushers. I’ll pass up the first round of orders, but then someone brings down a box and I inevitably give in just like everyone else. Sunday, a box of the beloved Girl Scout cookies ended up in the newsroom. And to much displeasure, it was a box of Thin Mints — the heavy hitter of all Girl Scout cookies. Thin Mints are a renowned favorite of a majority of Girl Scout cookie fans around the country — accounting for 25 percent of all annual Girl Scout cookie sales — and I can’t help but wonder why everyone is so
intrigued by the lame cookie. Thin Mints are so addictive that “Psychology Today,” a counseling website, have classified an official “Thin Mint addiction” and explained steps on how to kick the addiction. Are you kidding me? The top-sellers for Girl Scout cookies are Thin Mints followed by Caramel deLites (or Samoas) (19 percent), Peanut Butter Patties (13 percent), and Peanut Butter Sandwiches (11 percent). I asked around the newsroom, and the collective vote was that among Caramel deLites, Peanut Butter Patties and Thin Mints, the order, from best to worst, was: ·Thin Mints ·Peanut Butter Patties ·Caramel deLites I’ll give it to you, Peanut Butter Patties are the real deal, but why are we so hung up on Thin Mints? And why are so many sleeping on Caramel deLites? Caramel deLites belong at the top of the list — and that’s a fact nobody can contest. How can you possibly turn down the delicious gooey caramel,
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flavorful toasted coconut and mouth-watering chocolate drizzle, all on a not-too-crunchy but crisp shortbread cookie? Caramel deLites are trade-themon-the-Black-Market-level good — and that’s no joke. Do you honestly think a thin, lackluster, mint-flavored chocolate crisp can stand cookie-to-cookie with a Caramel deLite? Sure, on paper the Caramel deLite and Thin Mint matchup might resemble Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in 12 rounds, but when the two cookies hit the ring, like Mayweather, the Caramel deLites win by unanimous decision in less-than-12 rounds. Peanut Butter Patties are a staple in cookie season. I’m happy giving them runner-up in the cookie race. Case-in-point: If an 11-year-old cookie dealer shows up at your doorstep, do yourself a favor and opt for a few boxes of cookie of Caramel deLites — and maybe a box of Peanut Butter Patties, too. And if you’re into much less exciting cookies, check for a sleeve or two of Thin Mints.
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their lead the entirety of the second half, but The Bearcats cut their lead to two for the first time of the half with just 13 seconds remaining. Cincinnati was able to close the gap with a 6-0 run in the final moments of the game. The Shockers answered with back-to-back long passes good for a dunk by senior center Shaquille Morris and Reaves. Wichita State capitalized on their shooting success which allowed The Shockers to maintain their lead for all of the second half. Wichita State, who averages a 48 percent field goal percentage, shot 53 percent overall. “I think we played tremendously tough and hard,” Shamet said. “We executed offensively, we did everything we felt we had to do to beat them on the offensive end.” Cincinnati leads The American in three-point defense. The allow only 6.2 threes per game and hold their opponents to .303 shooting percentage from deep. The Shockers were able to fight through The Bearcats’ conference-best defense making eight from deep. Wichita State shot 44 percent from the three—well above The Bearcats’ three-point defense average. BARDO
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Rep. Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas’s First District who arranged for Bardo to speak before the subcommittee, made his support for WSU and its applied learning approach clear. “Dr. Bardo, when I think of Wichita State University, I think of the innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship capital of the world,” Marshall said. “You guys have always been way out there. You’ve ght color background, on always been a great visionary.” erials. Bardo said Innovation Campus has been a well-received addition to WSU. “We’re seeing great interest — to a point where tours are starting to be a little bit of a problem because we’re giving so many of them,” Bardo said. “And we’re seeing ark color background, on commuexcitement within the local nity and in the broader technology erials. industry.” Comstock noted the value of a STEM “pipeline” that could help make the next generation workforce-ready — citing classes of kindergarteners being taught computer coding in underprivileged schools in her district. Bardo later spoke to WSU’s attempt establish a pipeline in the UND, ontouncoated form of Wonder, the Koch family-funded private elementary school coming to campus this fall. “We’re starting with a preschool, actually,” Bardo said. “And they’re building this school right on the campus — right near Airbus, right near our engineering building — and we’re encouraging those students to be engaged with us from the time they’re little children.” time, as we learn, we’ll try ted“Over materials. to generalize this out into public education, but we’ll also start encouraging students with disabilities and low-income students also to come in and be a part of this experience.” WONDER
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pursue that interest … but we are not going to circumvent what our accreditation body requires.” Last week Dean Lefever invited College of Education faculty to an impromptu Q&A session about the school. During Thursday’s Q&A, Dean Lefever, Assistant Dean Ashlie Jack and Department Head Kim McDowell explained that teacher education candidates can participate in practicums and teaching internships at non-accredited institutions prior to the final semester of their teaching internship. During their final “student teaching” semester, though, they must be placed at an accredited school. Both Lefever and McDowell used the Q&A to explain that calling Wonder a “lab school” is a mischaracterization. But as faculty members pointed out, WSU’s FAQ page describes the school as such: “There’s a long tradition in American higher education of having laboratory schools,” the FAQ reads under the section “Is it appropriate to have a private school on state property?” One faculty member asked Lefever if she’d call the new school a “partnership,” as university spokesperson Lou Heldman has. Nearly every Innovation Campus development — including Airbus, the Experiential Engineering Building, and the Law Enforcement Training Center — has been touted
Wichita State forced 13 turnovers from Cincinnati and converted them into 22 points. The Shockers also had nine offensive rebounds allowing for 12 second-chance points. Shamet was the leading scorer for The Shockers with 19 points, hitting 3-6 from deep. Shamet also committed five turnovers but added five assists. Reaves and Morris were the only other Shockers with double-digit points. Reaves had 12 points and went 5-8 on field goals and Morris finished with 13 points and shot 56 percent from the field. Senior forward Zach Brown became the 100th player in school history to participate in 100 wins, joining senior forward Rashard Kelly and Morris who hit that milestone earlier in the season. Wichita State is within a game of first-place in The American with four more games to play. Marshall said the team is already in “March form” in the way the team is playing, their mental state, and the energy they bring every single day. “When you see the energy and love that’s in that locker room and how vibrant they are at this point, it makes it all worthwhile,” Marshall said. “It’s really cool to see.” The Shockers return to Koch Arena to face Tulane on Wednesday. Tipoff is at 6:30 p.m. and will be broadcasted on CBS Sports. Bardo called on Congress to pass legislation that would encourage universities to partner with outside entities to stimulate local economies. He likened such legislation to the Bayh-Dole Act of 1980, which opened the door for universities, small businesses, and non-profit institutions to pursue ownership of intellectual property stemming from government-funded research. “It’s time for Congress to act as it did in the 80s,” Bardo said. “The Bayh-Dole Act changed the future of higher education in the United States. I believe it’s time for BayhDole 2, and I believe this committee is the committee that can make that happen.” Bardo joked that such legislation could be called the “ComstockMarshall Act.” “It would really focus not on transferring intellectual property to business, but would focus on trying to create applied STEM work that would benefit faculty, benefit students, and benefit the economy of the area,” Bardo said. In his written testimony, Bardo proposed creating a program that would award grants to universities that invest in applied learning initiatives. He also recommended instating policies to encourage universities to partner with outside entities as WSU has done on Innovation Campus, and altering institutional accreditation methods to incentivize experimentation and innovation. Bardo said that, by partnering with businesses and focusing on applied learning, WSU is preparing students for the rapidly-changing job market. “It’s a long-term view where you give people a ladder to success so that it’s not just today’s job,” Bardo said. “If you take today’s job, we’re going to continue working with you and move as advanced manufacturing moves.”
as a partnership. Lefever said Wonder is more of an “opportunity,” one in which the College of Education “can choose to participate, or not.” Lefever said Wonder’s co-founders, Annie Koch and Zach Lahn, are open to collaborating with College of Education faculty on curriculum development. But when asked how collaborations would take place, and when, Lefever did not have an answer. In response, the faculty recommended inviting the school’s co-founders to next month’s department meeting. It’s unknown at this point if they will make it. Faculty members in attendance said the Q&A gave the impression that Dean Lefever and the College of Education are willing to let faculty be a part of Wonder. But a lack of information and clarity about the school meant many questions were given half answers, or no answers at all. Dean Lefever said the school — set to open in September — is still in the planning stage, so it’s “a story that’s yet to be told.” “I don’t think there’s anything that’s so set in stone,” Lefever said over the phone. “Of course people are unsure. To be uncertain about something that hasn’t even started yet, that doesn’t surprise me at all. I think for us to have the opportunity to be in the conversations about this can be very beneficial. “I think what’s important is there’s always been an opportunity to have questions answered.”
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Top: Children ride their new bikes around the middle of the tennis court in Fairmount Park during the Bike Jam hosted by Bike Walk Wichita. Middle: Calvin Cotton, left, and Lamar Miller Jr. ride their new bikes around Fairmount Park. Left: Jazariah McLeoroy, 3, gets fitted for a helmet by Kim Neufeld during the Bike Jam at Fairmount Park. “I think it’s great that they’re giving bikes away to the kids. It give the kids something to look forward to,” said Jazmin Wilson, Jazariah’s Mother. BRIAN HAYES/THE SUNFLOWER
The Architects of Freedoms <--THERE IS A WHITE ONE
The Divergent Americannesses of Thomas Jefferson and Luis A. Jiménez Dr. Robin Henry, Associate Professor of History, WSU
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5:30 p.m. Reception | 6 p.m. Program Location: Ulrich Museum Free Admission | Public Welcome In The Mass of Mankind...Thomas Jefferson Quote (1992), the artistturned-architect, Luis Jiménez, invites us to examine the absurdity of American racism—codified into colonial slave law, ratified into the nation’s government, and embedded into the American economy— that leaves the fullness of Jefferson’s core American promises unmet, while challenging us to reconsider what it means to be an American. @ulrichmuseum | ulrich.wichita.edu | Free Admission | 316.978.3664 | 1845 Fairmount
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Middle right: Wichita State guard Landry Shamet stretches for the goal Sunday against Cincinnati. Above: Wichita State guard Landry Shamet fights for the ball Sunday against Cincinnati.
How Wichita State can clinch The American title BY EVAN PFLUGRADT MATT CROW/THE SUNFLOWER
Top: Five Wichita State players walk onto the court during Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. Above: Wichita State center Shaquille Morris goes for a layup Sunday against Cincinnati.
With four games left in regular-season play, Wichita State controls their own destiny in pursuit of The American’s regular-season conference title. After topping Cincinnati on Sunday — WSU’s first victory over a top-5 team since 1964 — the Shockers now can win The American conference title should they win out. Should Wichita State win their remaining four games — versus Tulane, at Southern Methodist, at Central Florida, versus Cincinnati — they would win at least a share of the title. Cincinnati has a one-game lead on Wichita State after falling for the second time in one week, after Houston snapped Cincinnati’s 16-game winning streak on Wednesday. If Cincinnati were to win all of their remaining games, minus the season-finale at Koch Arena, they would finish with a 15-3 conference record — the same record as WSU should the Shockers win out. Cincinnati is home against
Connecticut, then Tulsa, before finishing the regular-season on the road against Tulane, then WSU. Should each of those situations happen, WSU would own the tiebreaker against Cincinnati with a 2-0 record. The Shockers would enter the AAC conference tournament with the No. 1 overall seed. Houston also has the potential to win the conference title, and should WSU and Houston each win out, it could set up a three-way tie for first place. Houston — at Memphis, versus East Carolina, at Southern Methodist, versus Connecticut — would earn a share of the title if they were to win out. If there were a three-way tie with 15-3 conference records, WSU’s and Houston’s records would be broken down by metrics for tiebreakers to decide the top seed in the conference tournament, as the two teams split their series, and share similar records. WSU finished one vote behind Cincinnati in the AAC’s preseason conference standings, decided on by AAC coaches.