- Matchup: USC Trojans vs Wichita State Shockers
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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At the Tahoe Blue Event Center, the Wichita State Shockers (1-0) will challenge the USC Trojans (1-0) this Sunday.
In their most recent game, the USC Trojans faced Milwaukee, securing a victory with a final score of 95-63. USC achieved an impressive field goal percentage of 56.9% (33 of 58) and made 12 out of 22 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 17 of 24 attempts, resulting in a 70.8% success rate. On the boards, they collected a total of 34 rebounds, including 7 offensive ones. The team also recorded 25 assists, forced 16 turnovers, and achieved 12 steals. Defensively, USC allowed their opponent to shoot 37.1% from the field, giving up 23 field goals on 62 attempts. Milwaukee managed 10 assists and tallied 8 steals during the game, while securing 25 rebounds (6 offensive, 19 defensive) but did not make any blocks. Milwaukee completed 73.3% of their free throws, hitting 11 out of 15. They successfully made 6 of their 23 three-point shots. Notably, the Trojans committed 12 personal fouls while Milwaukee accrued 17.
One standout player for USC was Adonis Ratliff, who scored 25 points on 7 of 10 shooting. He logged 24 minutes on the court, grabbed 6 rebounds, shot 70.0% from the field, and recorded 3 assists.
USC enters this contest with a record of 1-0 on the season, averaging 95.0 points per game, which places them 63rd in Division 1. They are shooting 56.9% overall and 54.5% from beyond the arc (12 of 22). From the free-throw line, they maintain a 70.8% success rate. As a collective unit, USC is averaging 37.0 rebounds and has registered 25 assists so far this season, ranking them 194th in D-1 in terms of assists. They average 14.0 turnovers and 12.0 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Trojans are forcing an average of 17.0 turnovers per game and drawing 17.0 fouls. They rank 33rd in college basketball for assists surrendered, allowing just 10 assists. Opposing teams are shooting at a 37.1% field goal percentage against them (23 of 62) while they allow 31.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, USC is limiting opponents to 26.1% on three-pointers and ranks 110th in points allowed per game at 63.0.
In their last game, the Wichita State Shockers achieved a victory against Cal State Northridge, finishing with a score of 79-67. On the rebounding front, they allowed Cal State Northridge to secure 45 total rebounds (10 offensive). Wichita State hit 5 of 21 attempts from three-point range for a shooting percentage of 23.8% and shot 60.9% from the free throw line, making 14 out of 23 attempts. Defensively, they held Cal State Northridge to a 36.4% shooting rate from the floor, allowing 24 field goals on 66 attempts. Remarkably, the Shockers shot 28 out of 75 from the field, equating to a 37.3% efficiency. They made 8 out of 27 attempts from long distance (29.6%) and converted 15 free throws for a 68.2% success rate. Cal State Northridge committed 19 fouls, providing Wichita State with 22 free throw opportunities. The Shockers turned the ball over 3 times while recording 6 steals, finishing with 39 boards (30 defensive, 9 offensive).
William Berg was a key player for the Shockers, scoring 26 points with a field goal percentage of 68.8% after hitting 11 of 16 shots. He also secured 16 rebounds during his 28 minutes of play without contributing assists.
Wichita State holds a record of 1-0 for the season, averaging 17.0 fouls per game and successfully shooting 68.2% from the free throw line. They achieve an average of 17.0 assists per game, ranking 145th in college basketball, with only 3.0 turnovers per game. The Shockers have scored a total of 79 points this season and average 46.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, they rank 320th nationally with a 37.3% shooting percentage.
Defensively, Wichita State allows 23.8% from beyond the arc (5 of 21) and opponents are converting 60.9% of their free throw attempts. They allow 9.0 assists and 48.0 rebounds per game, ranking 66th and 351st in D-1 respectively. The Shockers rank 145th in points allowed per game, conceding 67.0 points. They force an average of 11.0 turnovers while allowing opponents to shoot at a 36.4% rate from the field (98th in the nation).
Who will clinch victory in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on USC
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