
By DOUG FERGUSON
AP Sports Writer
HONOLULU (AP) – Darius Carter was a force inside with 12 points and eight rebounds, and No. 11 Wichita State had no trouble Monday night in an 80-53 victory over Loyola Marymount in the quarterfinals of the Diamond Head Classic.
The Shockers (9-1) used 14-0 runs early in the first and second periods to seize control of a game that was a mismatch from the start. The Lions (3-7) lost their fifth straight.
Carter had six offensive rebounds in limited playing time because of the rout. He even dropped in a rare 3-pointer during the second big run by the Shockers. Tekele Cotton carried them early and had 12 points.
Wichita State emptied its bench with more than 10 minutes remaining.
Evan Payne led Loyola Marymount with 15 points.