- Matchup: Wichita State Shockers vs Florida Atlantic Owls
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, Boca Raton, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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This Thursday, the Florida Atlantic Owls (11-6) are set to host the Wichita State Shockers (10-7) at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.
The last game saw the Wichita State Shockers triumph over North Texas with a scoreline of 78-67. In the game, the Shockers committed 16 fouls compared to 22 by North Texas. Furthermore, Wichita State hit 3 out of 10 attempts from beyond the arc, while North Texas achieved 72.7% from the free throw line, converting 16 of 22 attempts. North Texas recorded 27 rebounds (12 offensive, 15 defensive) without any blocks, alongside 7 assists and 13 steals. Defensively, the Shockers limited North Texas to 37.5% shooting from the field on 24 of 64 attempts. Wichita State had 8 assists, forced 12 turnovers, and secured 8 steals. They gathered a total of 37 rebounds, with 12 being offensive. At the free throw line, Wichita State converted 21 of 29 for a success rate of 72.4%. The team achieved a field goal percentage of 51.0% (26 of 51) and made 5 of 11 three-point attempts.
Kenyon Giles was a standout player in this match, scoring 33 points with an impressive shooting percentage of 76.5% (13 of 17). He played the entire 40 minutes, grabbing 3 rebounds and dishing out 1 assist.
Currently, Wichita State holds a season record of 10-7. They average 10.2 turnovers per game and commit 17.2 fouls per match. On the rebounding front, they secure 40.6 boards per game while distributing 198 assists across the season, ranking them at 337th in Division 1 for assists. The Shockers have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.6% (131 of 358) and a free throw percentage of 70.8%. They average 78.2 points per game, putting them at 155th nationally, while shooting 45.0% overall from the field.
Defensively, the Shockers force an average of 10.8 turnovers per game and commit 17.9 fouls. They limit opponents to 31.0% shooting from three-point range while allowing an average of 68.9 points per game, ranking them 75th in college basketball. Their opponents shoot 41.9% against them (414 of 988), and they average 32.4 rebounds allowed per game. Wichita State stands 62nd in Division 1 for assists surrendered, giving up 198 this season.
In their previous outing, the Florida Atlantic Owls secured a win against Memphis, finishing 89-78. They recorded a total of 44 rebounds—31 defensive and 13 offensive. Despite 15 turnovers, the Owls managed to make 8 steals. Memphis committed 17 fouls, giving Florida Atlantic 16 free throw attempts, of which they converted 11 for a percentage of 68.8%. From the three-point line, the Owls made 8 of 28 attempts (28.6%). The Owls shot 35 out of 69 from the field, achieving 50.7%. Memphis managed a 45.2% shooting rate, hitting 28 of 62 attempts, while the Owls allowed them to snag 27 rebounds, with 5 on the offensive end.
Kanaan Carlyle contributed significantly to the Owls, scoring 17 points with a shooting efficiency of 50.0% (8 of 16) and gathering 3 rebounds in 35 minutes with 2 assists.
Florida Atlantic holds an 11-6 record this season. They commit 17.8 personal fouls per game while hitting 74.3% of their free throws. The Owls average 14.0 assists per game (210th nationally) and turn the ball over 12.4 times per game. With a total of 1,419 points this year (averaging 83.5 per game), they secure 40.1 rebounds every match. Their shooting percentage stands at 46.9%, placing them 108th in the nation.
Defensively, the Owls rank 178th in points allowed per game with an average of 73.2. They force 12.8 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 42.9% from the field (144th in Division 1). Florida Atlantic concedes 35.3% from three-point range and their opponents achieve 72.2% at the free throw line. They allow 12.1 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking them 84th and 101st respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Select Florida Atlantic
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