Wichita State Defeats Charlotte 74-64 at Home
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Charles Koch Arena
Wichita State Shockers 74, Charlotte 49ers 64, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Charlotte 49ers vs Wichita State Shockers?
Wichita State Shockers beat Charlotte 49ers 74-64 at Charles Koch Arena on February 4, 2026.
Who was favored in Charlotte 49ers vs Wichita State Shockers?
Wichita State Shockers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -470 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Wichita State Shockers secured a 74-64 victory over the Charlotte 49ers at Charles Koch Arena. This win was significant for Wichita State, as it marked a rebound after their recent loss to the 49ers just weeks prior, where they fell 100-104 on January 3, 2026. The Shockers improved their home record to 15-9, while the 49ers dropped to 13-11 overall.
Wichita State entered this game with a 6-4 record over their last ten games, but they were on a one-game losing streak following their recent defeat against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. During this stretch, they averaged 79.2 points scored and allowed 74.6 points per game. In contrast, Charlotte was riding a four-game winning streak, boasting an impressive 8-2 record in their last ten games, with an average of 79.3 points scored and 75.5 points allowed. This game was crucial for both teams, as they sought to solidify their positions in the league.
At home, Wichita State had a record of 4-1 in their last five games, while Charlotte had been strong on the road with a perfect 4-0 away record in their last four games. The Shockers were looking to capitalize on their home advantage, while the 49ers aimed to extend their winning streak.
The teams had met three times in the current season and the previous season, with Wichita State holding a 2-1 advantage in the head-to-head record. The Shockers had won their last two encounters, including a close 66-58 victory on February 5, 2025.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details on player availability, but both teams were expected to field their best lineups for this critical matchup.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Wichita State with a spread of -9.5 and a moneyline of -470. The total points for the game were set at 143.5, with odds of -105 for the over and -115 for the under. This indicated that the market expected a competitive game, but with Wichita State being the clear favorite.
As the game progressed, Wichita State maintained control, ultimately leading to their victory. The final scoring plays included free throws from Dre Kindell and Arden Conyers, along with a layup by Kindell that helped seal the win. The Shockers' ability to execute in the clutch moments proved essential in their success.
Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of Wichita State as they bounced back from their earlier defeat to Charlotte, while the 49ers will look to regroup as they navigate the remainder of their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | WICH -9.5 | 143.5 o -105 / u -115 | Charlotte 49ers +360 · Wichita State Shockers -470 |
Leaders
- PointsKenyon Giles23Wichita State Shockers
- AssistsKenyon Giles3Wichita State Shockers
- ReboundsWill Berg7Wichita State Shockers
- PointsDezayne Mingo24Charlotte 49ers
- AssistsDezayne Mingo2Charlotte 49ers
- ReboundsAnton Bonke7Charlotte 49ers
Recent form
Wichita State Shockers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L179.2 scored · 74.6 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L83-93at Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 1
- W74-59vs Memphis TigersJan 24
- W77-60vs East Carolina PiratesJan 22
- W86-85at South Florida BullsJan 18
- L67-85at Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 16
- W78-67vs North Texas Mean GreenJan 11
- L64-66vs Rice OwlsJan 8
- L100-104at Charlotte 49ersJan 3
- W75-70at UAB BlazersDec 31
- W88-57vs Eastern Kentucky ColonelsDec 21
Charlotte 49ers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W479.3 scored · 75.5 allowed per game4-0 away
- W80-70vs Rice OwlsJan 31
- W80-76at Temple OwlsJan 29
- W73-70vs Tulane Green WaveJan 24
- W73-70at East Carolina PiratesJan 18
- L74-86vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 15
- W74-73at Rice OwlsJan 11
- W74-58at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 8
- W104-100vs Wichita State ShockersJan 3
- L73-76vs Temple OwlsDec 31
- W88-76vs UIC FlamesDec 21
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 25-9 | - | 15-3 |
| Tulsa | 30-8 | 2 | 13-5 |
| Wichita State | 24-12 | 2 | 13-5 |
| UAB | 20-12 | 4 | 11-7 |
| North Texas | 19-14 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Florida Atlantic | 18-15 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Charlotte | 17-17 | 6 | 9-9 |
| Tulane | 18-15 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Temple | 16-16 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Memphis | 13-19 | 7 | 8-10 |
| Rice | 13-18 | 8 | 7-11 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 9 | 6-12 |
| UTSA | 5-25 | 14 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Charlotte 49ers | Wichita State Shockers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-57 | 28-57 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 49 |
| Three-pointers | 6-18 | 6-19 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 32 |
| Free throws | 10-14 | 12-24 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 50 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 26 |
| Assists | 5 | 11 |
| Steals | 2 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 5 | 22 |
| Fast-break points | 5 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 38 |
| Fouls | 21 | 14 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 17 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 8 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-39Kenyon Giles makes 7-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half36-40Kenyon Giles makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half39-40Major Freeman makes 26-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half39-42Will Berg makes layup (Kenyon Giles assists)
- 2nd Half39-45Karon Boyd makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kenyon Giles assists)
- 2nd Half39-47Will Berg makes layup (TJ Williams assists)
- 2nd Half41-47Dezayne Mingo makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-47Dezayne Mingo makes 15-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half43-49Emmanuel Okorafor makes layup
- 2nd Half43-51Brian Amuneke makes driving layup
- 2nd Half43-53Emmanuel Okorafor makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half43-54Karon Boyd makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-57Kenyon Giles makes 25-foot three point jumper (Karon Boyd assists)
- 2nd Half44-57Major Freeman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-57Major Freeman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-60Kenyon Giles makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dre Kindell assists)
- 2nd Half45-62Will Berg makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half47-62Dezayne Mingo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half47-63TJ Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-63Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half49-63Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-63Ben Bradford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half52-63Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-63Dezayne Mingo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-64Dre Kindell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-65Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half55-65Dezayne Mingo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-65Raul Villar makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-65Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-67Kenyon Giles makes 20-foot jumper
- 2nd Half60-67Anton Bonke makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half60-68Dre Kindell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-69Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-69Arden Conyers makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-69Arden Conyers makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70TJ Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-71TJ Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-73Dre Kindell makes layup (TJ Williams assists)
- 2nd Half64-73Dezayne Mingo makes driving layup
- 2nd Half64-74Michael Gray Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Wichita State Shockers, below favours Charlotte 49ers.
Venue
- Charles Koch ArenaWichita, KS
- Attendance5224
- OfficialsSean Casady, Josue Nieves, Erroll Lewis
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