- Matchup: Wichita State Shockers vs Charlotte 49ers
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Halton Arena, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Wichita State Shockers (9-5) are on their way to Halton Arena this Saturday to challenge the Charlotte 49ers (6-8).
Wichita State recently triumphed over UAB with a score of 75-70. In that game, Wichita State shot 44.3% from the field (27 of 61) and connected on 45% of their three-point attempts (9 of 20). From the free-throw line, they converted 12 of 16 tries, achieving a success rate of 75.0%. The Shockers secured 37 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards, and recorded 12 assists, alongside 7 turnovers and 4 steals. Defensively, they allowed UAB to hit 43.9% of their shots (25 of 57) and UAB tallied 15 assists with 5 steals. UAB grabbed 24 rebounds (7 offensive, 17 defensive) but did not record any blocks, while making 70.8% of their free throws (17 of 24) and 25% of their three-pointers (3 of 12). In terms of fouls, Wichita State committed 20 and UAB 14.
Kenyon Giles was a key player in this encounter, scoring 26 points on 9 of 17 shooting while playing 40 minutes. He also pulled down 2 rebounds and contributed 1 assist with a field goal percentage of 52.9%.
Wichita State enters this game with a season record of 9-5. They average 9.9 turnovers per game while committing 16.9 fouls. As a team, they average 40.4 rebounds and have dished out 171 assists this season, ranking them 297th in the nation for passing. The Shockers are hitting 36.8% of their three-point attempts (110 of 299) and shooting 69.3% at the free-throw line. They average 77.7 points per game (182nd in Division 1) with an overall field goal percentage of 45.4%.
On the defensive side, the Shockers force an average of 10.9 turnovers per game and draw 17.3 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.1% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 52nd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (66.7). Wichita State permits a 41.5% field goal percentage (332 of 800) and averages 31.6 rebounds per game. They rank 137th in college basketball for assists allowed, with 171 given up this season.
In their last game, the Charlotte 49ers fell short against Temple, losing 76-73. On the boards, Charlotte allowed Temple to collect 25 rebounds (5 offensive). The 49ers showed efficiency from three-point range, hitting 50% (7 of 14) and converting 15 of 24 free throws (62.5%). Temple shot 50.9% from the field, making 27 of 53 attempts. Charlotte had a field goal success rate of 44.0%, converting 22 of 50 attempts, and made 5 of 17 three-point shots (29.4%). After drawing 20 fouls from Temple, the 49ers took 28 free throws, sinking 24 for an impressive 85.7% conversion rate. Charlotte grabbed 20 defensive boards and 8 offensive boards, totaling 28 rebounds in the game.
Anton Bonke was a standout for the 49ers, scoring 20 points in 25 minutes on the floor. He shot 50.0% (5 of 10) and recorded 8 rebounds without any assists.
Charlotte holds a season record of 6-8. The 49ers average 17.6 personal fouls per game and shoot 70.7% from the charity stripe. They dish out 13.1 assists per game, ranking 285th nationwide, while committing 11.9 turnovers. Charlotte has scored a total of 1,010 points this season (72.1 per game) and averages 35.0 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they’re shooting 44.6% from the field, ranking 238th in Division 1.
Defensively, Charlotte allows opponents to shoot 36.2% from three-point territory (111 of 307) and 65.5% from the free-throw line. They yield an average of 12.6 assists and 30.3 rebounds per game, ranking 123rd and 24th, respectively. The 49ers are placed 161st in Division 1 for points per game allowed, surrendering 72.1. They force opponents into 10.4 turnovers per game and permit a field goal percentage of 45.8% (295th in college).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Back Wichita State
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