NCAAB · Final

Wichita State Dominates Florida Atlantic in Key Matchup

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Charles Koch Arena

Wichita State Shockers 88, Florida Atlantic Owls 70, 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 Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers?

Wichita State Shockers beat Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70 at Charles Koch Arena on March 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Florida Atlantic Owls vs Wichita State Shockers?

Wichita State Shockers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -380 (about 79% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70 at Charles Koch Arena. This matchup was significant as both teams were looking to solidify their positions in the league, but Wichita State's recent form and home advantage proved too strong for Florida Atlantic.

Wichita State entered the game with a solid home record of 21-10 and was on a five-game winning streak, showcasing an impressive average of 82.8 points scored and 74.4 points allowed over their last five games. Their recent performance included notable wins against teams such as the UTSA Roadrunners and Memphis Tigers, where they scored 84 and 88 points respectively. The Shockers' ability to score consistently has been a hallmark of their recent success, making them a formidable opponent at home, where they had a record of 4-1 in their last five games.

On the other hand, Florida Atlantic had a record of 17-14 and had struggled recently, with a 3-7 record over their last ten games leading into this matchup. Despite a two-game winning streak prior to facing Wichita State, their overall scoring average of 73.1 points with 77.3 points allowed indicated defensive vulnerabilities. The Owls' recent victories were narrow, including a 77-76 win against the Charlotte 49ers and a 77-73 win over the Temple Owls, which highlighted their inconsistency.

Historically, this fixture had seen the teams split their previous two meetings, with Wichita State winning 75-68 in February 2025 and losing 67-85 in January 2026. This context added an extra layer of intensity to the game, as both teams sought to assert dominance in their rivalry.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific information about player availability, but both teams were likely to have had their full rosters, which is crucial in high-stakes matchups.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Wichita State favored with a spread of -8.5 and a moneyline of -380, indicating a strong belief in their ability to secure a win. The total points line was set at 150.5, reflecting expectations of a high-scoring game, which ultimately played out as Wichita State exceeded that total on their own.

Conditions in the arena were conducive to a high-energy game, with Wichita State leveraging their home crowd to maintain momentum throughout the contest. The Shockers' offense was relentless, highlighted by scoring plays that included a 25-foot three-pointer from Kenyon Giles and multiple dunks from Dillon Battie and Noah Hill, showcasing their athleticism and offensive depth.

As the game progressed, Wichita State maintained control, with their scoring plays demonstrating a balanced attack and effective ball movement. The final score of 88-70 not only reflected their offensive prowess but also their ability to execute under pressure, particularly in the second half where they pulled away decisively.

Overall, this matchup underscored Wichita State's strength at home and their capability to perform at a high level when it matters most, while Florida Atlantic will need to regroup and address their defensive issues moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WICH -8.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Florida Atlantic Owls +300 · Wichita State Shockers -380

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Leaders

PointsDillon Battie22Wichita State Shockers
AssistsKaron Boyd4Wichita State Shockers
ReboundsDillon Battie12Wichita State Shockers
PointsKanaan Carlyle26Florida Atlantic Owls
AssistsNiccolo Moretti6Florida Atlantic Owls
ReboundsJosiah Parker7Florida Atlantic Owls

Recent form

Wichita State Shockers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W577.8 scored · 71.5 allowed per game4-1 at home

W84-67at UTSA RoadrunnersMar 2
W88-82at Memphis TigersFeb 27
W69-57vs Temple OwlsFeb 21
W92-89at East Carolina PiratesFeb 19
W81-77vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 15
L58-66vs South Florida BullsFeb 12
W75-61at Tulane Green WaveFeb 8
W74-64vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 5
L83-93at Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 1
W74-59vs Memphis TigersJan 24

Florida Atlantic Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak W273.1 scored · 77.3 allowed per game1-4 away

W77-76vs Charlotte 49ersMar 1
W77-73vs Temple OwlsFeb 27
L72-73at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 22
W60-52at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 19
L81-83vs South Florida BullsFeb 15
L73-81at Rice OwlsFeb 12
L76-78vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 5
L75-76vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 1
L65-92at Memphis TigersJan 30
L75-89at South Florida BullsJan 25

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	Florida Atlantic Owls	Wichita State Shockers
Field goals	24-55	35-69
Field goal %	44	51
Three-pointers	6-16	7-17
Three-point %	38	41
Free throws	16-20	11-12
Free throw %	80	92
Rebounds	33	35
Offensive rebounds	10	12
Defensive rebounds	23	23
Assists	11	14
Steals	6	12
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	15	8
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	13
Fast-break points	10	9
Points in the paint	28	50
Fouls	12	12
Largest lead	6	18
Lead changes	10	10
Time in front	32	49

How the scoring went

2nd Half45-47Niccolo Moretti makes driving layup
2nd Half46-47Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-47Niccolo Moretti makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-48Kenyon Giles makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-49Kenyon Giles makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-51Kenyon Giles makes driving layup
2nd Half50-51Xander Pintelon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half53-51Kanaan Carlyle makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half53-53Dillon Battie makes 6-foot jumper (Karon Boyd assists)
2nd Half55-53Maxim Logue makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Kanaan Carlyle assists)
2nd Half55-54TJ Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-55TJ Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-55Amar Amkou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-55Amar Amkou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-58Karon Boyd makes 26-foot three point jumper (TJ Williams assists)
2nd Half59-58Maxim Logue makes layup (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half59-60Emmanuel Okorafor makes layup (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half61-60Isaiah Elohim makes driving layup
2nd Half61-62Karon Boyd makes layup
2nd Half61-65Karon Boyd makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half61-67Dillon Battie makes layup (Karon Boyd assists)
2nd Half61-69Emmanuel Okorafor makes layup (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half61-71Karon Boyd makes driving layup
2nd Half62-71Amar Amkou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-73Dre Kindell makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half63-73Amar Amkou makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-73Amar Amkou makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-75Kenyon Giles makes 14-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half65-75Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half66-75Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half67-75Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half67-78Kenyon Giles makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half67-80Dillon Battie makes 1-foot dunk (Karon Boyd assists)
2nd Half67-81Dillon Battie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-84Kenyon Giles makes 25-foot three pointer
2nd Half68-84Josiah Parker makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-86Emmanuel Okorafor makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half69-86Devin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-86Devin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-88Noah Hill makes 3-foot dunk (Dillon Battie assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Wichita State Shockers, below favours Florida Atlantic Owls.