- Matchup: Wyoming Cowboys vs Wichita State Shockers
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Charles Koch Arena, Wichita, KS
- Broadcast: ESPNU
- Spread/Odds: Wyoming (+6)
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The Wichita State Shockers (22-11) will face off against the Wyoming Cowboys (18-14) at Charles Koch Arena this Tuesday during the 1st round of the NIT. Wyoming enters the matchup as 6-point underdogs according to the oddsmakers. The total points line is set at 147.
The Wyoming Cowboys recently faced UNLV, concluding their game with a narrow defeat, falling 73-70. Wyoming committed 21 personal fouls compared to UNLV’s 18. They managed to make 8 of 21 attempts from the three-point range. UNLV was 61.3% effective from the charity stripe, converting 19 of 31 attempts. On the boards, UNLV secured 34 rebounds (10 offensive, 24 defensive) and recorded no blocks. They also contributed 13 assists and registered 4 steals. Defensively, Wyoming allowed their opponents to shoot 44.2% from the field, with UNLV going 23 for 52. Wyoming compiled 11 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and recorded 2 steals. They collected a total of 39 rebounds, of which 18 were offensive. At the foul line, the Cowboys hit 75.0%, making 15 out of 20 attempts. They finished with a field goal percentage of 37.1% (26 out of 70) and hit 3 of their 21 three-point attempts.
Gavin Gores made a significant impact in this game, scoring 15 points on 6 of 11 shooting while playing 29 minutes and pulling down 5 rebounds. He concluded the game with an impressive 54.5% shooting percentage from the field but did not register any assists.
Wyoming’s current season record stands at 18-14. They average 11.0 turnovers per game and incur 20.8 personal fouls on average. On average, the Cowboys collect 35.6 rebounds and have a season total of 447 assists, ranking them 184th nationwide in assists. Wyoming’s three-point shooting stands at 33.0%, making 262 out of 795 attempts, while their free throw shooting is at 74.4%. They average 77.1 points per game, placing them 150th in Division 1, hitting 45.3% of their field goal attempts.
On the defensive end, the Cowboys force 11.3 turnovers per game while drawing 18.4 fouls. They allow opponents a 32.8% success rate on three-point attempts and rank 152nd in the nation for points allowed per game (73.0). Wyoming’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 46.0% (782 of 1,700) and averages 31.1 rebounds per game as a collective group. They are ranked 17th in college basketball for assists allowed, surrendering 353 this season.
In their last outing, the Wichita State Shockers suffered a defeat, finishing 70-55 against South Florida. They collected 26 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds for a total of 36. Wichita State turned the ball over 13 times while gaining 7 steals. South Florida committed 20 fouls, allowing the Shockers 20 free throw attempts, of which they converted 13 for a shooting rate of 65.0%. Wichita State made 4 out of 19 three-point attempts (21.1%) and ended the game with a field goal percentage of 33.9%, shooting 19 out of 56. They allowed South Florida to make 23 of 61 field goal attempts, resulting in a 37.7% shooting rate for the game. The Shockers shot 27.3% from beyond the arc (6 out of 22) and hit 18 of 23 free throws (78.3%). In rebounding, Wichita State permitted South Florida to grab 33 total (11 offensive).
Dillon Battie was a standout performer for the Shockers in this game, scoring 15 points in 27 minutes, adding 1 assist. He recorded an impressive 75.0% shooting rate, making 6 of 8 attempts, alongside 5 rebounds.
The Shockers hold a win-loss record of 22-11 this season. Offensively, they shoot 44.2% from the field, ranking 241st in college basketball. Wichita State has scored a total of 2,562 points this season (averaging 77.6 points per game) and secure 41.0 rebounds per contest. They dish out 11.6 assists per game (335th in the nation) and average 10.4 turnovers. The Shockers commit 17.4 personal fouls per game and maintain a 69.0% success rate at the foul line.
Defensively, Wichita State restricts opponents to a 31.2% success rate on three-point shots (209 of 670) and their foes convert 70.8% of their free throw attempts. They allow an average of 10.9 assists and 34.1 rebounds per game, ranking 20th and 154th in college basketball respectively. The Shockers currently rank 85th in points per game allowed, surrendering 70.4. They force 10.9 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 42.1% from the floor (65th in college).
Who will take victory in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Wyoming (+6)
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