- Matchup: Wichita State Shockers vs Memphis Tigers
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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This upcoming clash will take place at FedExForum, featuring the Memphis Tigers (12-15) going head-to-head with the Wichita State Shockers (18-10) this Thursday.
The Wichita State Shockers recently faced off against Temple, securing a victory with a scoreline of 69-57. The game saw the Shockers accumulate 17 personal fouls in comparison to Temple’s 19. Wichita State managed to connect on 5 out of their 13 attempts from beyond the arc. Temple, for their part, struggled at the free-throw line, converting only 12 of 19 for a shooting percentage of 63.2%. They grabbed a total of 23 rebounds (which included 6 offensive rebounds) but did not record any blocks. Temple also recorded 5 assists alongside 6 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Wichita State allowed Temple to shoot 36.4%, with the latter hitting 20 of 55 shots. The Shockers themselves notched 6 assists and forced 6 turnovers while securing 4 steals. In terms of rebounding, Wichita State totaled 32 boards, 10 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, they were successful with 21 of 29 attempts, achieving a 72.4% free throw percentage. Overall, Wichita State finished with a field goal percentage of 42.0%, making 21 of 50 attempts, and sinking 6 out of 12 three-point shots.
Kenyon Giles was a standout performer in this game, finishing with a shooting efficiency of 47.6% from the field. He contributed significantly by playing for 38 minutes, accumulating 5 rebounds and scoring 27 points on 10 of 21 shooting.
The Shockers enter this game boasting an 18-10 season record. They average 10.4 turnovers per game while committing 17.6 fouls on a daily basis. As a team, Wichita State grabs an impressive 40.6 rebounds per game and has accumulated 327 assists, ranking them 327th nationally in terms of teamwork. From beyond the arc, the Shockers are hitting 34.4% of their attempts (204 of 593) and are converting 67.6% at the free-throw line. Offensively, they average 77.4 points per game, placing them 148th within the college basketball sphere, with a field goal percentage of 44.4%.
On the defensive side, the Shockers generate 11.2 turnovers per game while incurring 17.9 fouls. They limit opponents to a 30.7% success rate on three-point shots, ranking 82nd in college basketball for points allowed per game (70.3). Their opponents are shooting 42.4% overall (700 of 1,651), while Wichita State gives up approximately 34.0 rebounds per game as a team. They rank 38th nationally in assists allowed, with a total of 313 given up this season.
In their last outing, the Memphis Tigers suffered a disappointing loss, falling 78-67 to UAB. Over the course of the game, the Tigers managed to gather 20 defensive boards along with 7 offensive rebounds, summing to 27 total rebounds. Unfortunately, they committed 15 turnovers but earned 7 steals. UAB, facing just 12 fouls, sent the Tigers to the free-throw line for 14 attempts, converting 9 for a 64.3% success rate. Regarding three-point shooting, Memphis hit 4 out of 18 attempts (22.2%). Collectively, they shot 27 out of 59 from the field (45.8% shooting percentage). UAB managed to mirror Memphis’s shooting percentage, going 27 of 59 as well. Memphis allowed UAB to capitalize on 31 rebounds overall (with 9 being offensive).
Dug McDaniel stood out for the Tigers during the contest, going 8 for 13 from the field for a shooting percentage of 61.5%. He contributed 19 points in 30 minutes of gameplay, along with 1 rebound and 3 assists.
This season, Memphis holds a record of 12-15. Offensively, the Tigers have a field-goal percentage of 43.1%, ranking them 297th in the nation. So far this season, Memphis has scored a total of 2,003 points, averaging 74.2 points per game, and secures 37.0 rebounds on average. They register 13.5 assists per game (213th nationally) while surrendering possession 14.1 times per contest. Additionally, Memphis averages 20.2 personal fouls per matchup and converts a solid 72.3% at the free-throw line.
On the defensive end, Memphis ranks 207th in points allowed per game (74.4). They force 13.9 turnovers per game while allowing their opponents to shoot 41.4% from the field (49th in college basketball). Memphis restricts opponents to a 29.8% completion rate on three-point attempts (208 of 699), while their exclusion rate at the charity stripe sees opponents hitting 72.4%. They yield an average of 13.7 assists and 36.9 rebounds per game, landing them 211th and 317th respectively in those defensive categories.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Memphis
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