In true Shocker fashion, nothing came easy, even with WSU leading by four points with the ball as the clock ticked under 30 seconds in overtime. Minnesota forced back-to-back turnovers and scored easy layups at the other end to tie the game with 13.5 seconds left.

The Shockers defeated Minnesota in the first round of the ESPN Events Invitational at State Farm Fieldhouse in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thanksgiving Day. WSU was down by 5 points in regulation, but Harlond Beverly tied the game with just 1.

It looked for a while like Wichita State men’s basketball fans would have little to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, but clutch baskets by senior guard Harlond Beverly and fifth-year guard Justin Hill helped the Shockers come away with the win on Turkey Day.

It is the ESPN Events Invitational as Minnesota faces Wichita State. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Minnesota-Wichita State prediction and pick. Minnesota comes into the game sitting at 5-1 on the year.