- Game: Wichita State Shockers vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Venue: Reynolds Center, Tulsa, OK
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Wichita State Shockers (13-8) travel to Reynolds Center on Sunday for an exciting matchup against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (18-3).
In their previous outing, the Wichita State Shockers triumphed over Memphis, securing a 74-59 victory. They achieved a field goal percentage of 44.8%, making 30 of 67 attempts, and connected on 9 of 26 three-pointers. At the free-throw line, Wichita State sank 5 of 8 shots, resulting in a 62.5% success rate. They dominated the boards with a total of 36 rebounds, including 10 offensive, and dished out 17 assists. The Shockers also forced 17 turnovers and grabbed 7 steals. Defensively, they allowed Memphis to shoot 40.7% (24 of 59) and Memphis registered 8 assists and 9 steals. Memphis collected 33 rebounds (6 offensive and 27 defensive) but did not record any blocks. They hit 8 of 11 free throws for a 72.7% rate but struggled from beyond the arc, registering only 3 of 19 attempts. Wichita State accumulated 18 personal fouls while Memphis had 15.
Karon Boyd contributed effectively, scoring 14 points on 6 of 14 shooting within 23 minutes, along with 1 rebound, finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.9% without any assists.
This season, Wichita State carries a record of 13-8, averaging 77.8 points per game (150th in Division I) with a shooting percentage of 44.4%. From three-point range, they have a conversion rate of 36.2% (165 of 456) and convert 69.6% of their free throws. As a unit, they gather approximately 41.1 rebounds per game and have totaled 249 assists, ranking 327th in Division I for assists. They average 10.4 turnovers and commit 17.3 fouls per game.
Defensively, Wichita State forces 10.9 turnovers per game and concedes 17.4 personal fouls. They rank 65th nationally in assists surrendered to opponents, allowing 249 this season. The Shockers give up a shooting percentage of 42.0% (521 of 1,241) and average 33.3 opponent rebounds per game. They permit 30.8% shooting on three-pointers, ranking 75th in Division I in points allowed per game (69.5).
In their last game, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane defeated North Texas with a score of 82-66. They secured 29 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 38. Tulsa turned the ball over 13 times while achieving 5 steals. North Texas committed 23 fouls, giving Tulsa 21 free throw attempts, of which they converted 18 for an 85.7% success rate. Tulsa excelled from three-point range, hitting 8 of 21 attempts (38.1%). Overall, Tulsa shot 28 of 55 from the field, yielding a shooting percentage of 50.9%. Defensively, they limited North Texas to 24 of 63 shooting (38.1%), while North Texas made only 4 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc, shooting just 22.2%. Additionally, Tulsa allowed North Texas to collect 30 rebounds in total (11 offensive).
Tylen Riley was instrumental for Tulsa in this contest, shooting 6 of 10 for a field goal percentage of 60.0%, along with 6 rebounds and 20 points in 30 minutes on the court, adding 4 assists.
This year, Tulsa boasts an impressive record of 18-3. Offensively, the Golden Hurricane shoots at a rate of 49.1%, ranking them 31st nationally. They have scored 1,841 total points this season, averaging 87.7 points per game, and collect about 38.3 rebounds per game. Tulsa averages 15.6 assists each game (96th in college) and loses possession with 10.5 turnovers on average. The team commits 16.2 fouls per game, with an impressive free throw percentage of 79.7%.
On the defensive side, Tulsa ranks 134th in Division I for points given up per game at 71.9. They force 11.0 turnovers every game and allow opponents to shoot 42.5% from the field, placing them 108th nationwide. The Golden Hurricane’s defense allows 33.6% shooting from three-point range (173 of 515), while opponents convert 72.3% of their free throws. On average, they relinquish 12.6 assists and 30.7 rebounds, ranking 120th and 25th in college basketball, respectively.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Wichita State
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