The Wichita State Shockers will play against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the NIT Tournament. This postseason game will take place at the Reynolds Center in Tulsa, OK. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET and will be aired on ESPN2.
The Wichita State Shockers come into this game with a regular season record of 22-11. In their conference, they finished with a record of 14-6. In the 2025 postseason, they lost to Oklahoma State with a score of 89-79.
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane finished their regular season with a record of 26-7. They also had a conference record of 14-6. Both teams are part of the American Athletic Conference, making this game an interesting matchup.
Tulsa Preview
- The Tulsa Golden Hurricane plays in the American Athletic Conference.
- In the 2026 regular season, their overall record was 26-7.
- They had a conference record of 14-6.
The team scored an average of 85.6 points per game, ranking 18th in the nation. They attempted 59.1 field goals per game and had a field goal percentage of 47.7. Their effective field goal percentage was 56.6, placing them 20th.
Defensively, Tulsa had 6.3 steals per game and 2.5 blocks per game. They committed 16.1 fouls per game. Their turnovers per game were 10.3, ranking 351st.
Key players included David Green, who averaged 16.1 points per game, and Tylen Riley, with 15.1 points per game. Miles Barnstable also contributed with 14.6 points per game. The team had several players who contributed significantly in rebounds and assists.
Wichita State Preview
The Wichita State Shockers play in the American Athletic Conference. In the 2026 regular season, they had an overall record of 22-11. Their conference record was 14-6, showing strong performance in their league.
In the 2025 postseason, the Shockers played against Oklahoma State. They lost the game with a score of 79-89. Despite the loss, they showed strong offensive stats during the postseason.
The Shockers averaged 77.6 points per game in the 2026 regular season. They had a high number of rebounds per game, ranking 18th with 41.0 rebounds. Their field goal percentage was 44.2, placing them at 255th.
Kenyon Giles was a key player for the Shockers. He played 33 games and averaged 19.2 points per game. Will Berg also contributed with 8.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Statistical Breakdown for Tulsa vs Wichita State
The game between Tulsa and Wichita State will likely be influenced by several key stats. Tulsa’s strong scoring average of 85.6 points per game and their effective field goal percentage of 56.6 are significant. Wichita State’s ability to rebound, with 41.0 rebounds per game, is also a factor. Both teams have strengths in different areas, which could make for an interesting game.
- Tulsa Points Per Game: 85.6 (18th)
- Tulsa Effective Field Goal %: 56.6 (20th)
- Tulsa Turnovers Per Game: 10.3 (351st)
- Wichita State Points Per Game: 77.6 (153rd)
- Wichita State Rebounds Per Game: 41.0 (18th)
- Wichita State Field Goal Percentage: 44.2 (255th)
Betting Insights
As the Wichita State Shockers prepare to take on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane, bettors have several trends to consider. Wichita State has been strong against the spread as an underdog, while Tulsa has shown mixed results in their recent games. Here are the top betting trends to keep in mind for this game:
- Wichita State is 9-3 ATS as an underdog.
- Wichita State is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
- Tulsa is 4-1 O/U in their last 5 games.
- Wichita State is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.
- Tulsa is 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games.
Free Betting Prediction for Tulsa vs Wichita State
The game between Tulsa and Wichita State is set to be competitive. Tulsa’s strong scoring average and effective shooting give them an edge. Their ability to score over 85 points per game could challenge Wichita State’s defense.
Wichita State’s strength lies in their rebounding. They rank high in rebounds per game, which can limit Tulsa’s second-chance points. Kenyon Giles will be key for Wichita State, as his scoring can keep the game close.
Given the stats and trends, Tulsa’s scoring power might be too much for Wichita State. However, Wichita State’s recent performance against the spread as an underdog suggests they could cover the spread.
- Our Free Prediction: Wichita State +4.5
