NCAAB · Final

Wichita State Defeats Memphis 74-59 at Home

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · Charles Koch Arena

Wichita State Shockers 74, Memphis Tigers 59, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers?

Wichita State Shockers beat Memphis Tigers 74-59 at Charles Koch Arena on January 24, 2026.

Who was favored in Memphis Tigers vs Wichita State Shockers?

Wichita State Shockers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Wichita State Shockers defeated the Memphis Tigers 74-59 at Charles Koch Arena on January 24, 2026. This game was significant as it showcased Wichita State's strong home performance against a struggling Memphis team. With this win, the Shockers improved their home record to 7-2, while the Tigers fell to 1-5 in away games this season.

Wichita State entered the game with a home record of 13-8 and had been performing well lately, winning six of their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. Their recent form included a notable 77-60 victory over East Carolina just two days prior, where they averaged 77.7 points scored and allowed 72.8 points in their last ten games. The Shockers had also demonstrated a solid scoring average of 74.4 points in their last five games, indicating a consistent offensive effort.

On the other hand, Memphis had a record of 9-10 and was struggling with a 5-5 record in their last ten games, currently on a one-game losing streak after a 66-83 loss to Tulsa. The Tigers had averaged 72.4 points scored and allowed 72.6 points during their last ten games, showing that their defense had not been particularly effective in recent outings. Memphis's away record of 1-4 further highlighted their difficulties when playing on the road.

The history between these two teams added another layer of intrigue to the matchup. In their last three meetings, Wichita State had a record of 1-2 against Memphis. The last encounter prior to this game took place on March 14, 2025, where Wichita State lost 80-83, but they had previously won 84-79 at home on February 16, 2025. This recent history suggested that while Wichita State had the potential to compete with Memphis, they needed to perform well to secure a win.

In terms of injuries, there were no specific details provided in the block regarding player availability, but both teams were expected to field their key players. The absence or presence of any star players could have influenced the outcome, but the game proceeded without notable injury concerns.

The betting market indicated that Wichita State was favored to win, with DraftKings setting the spread at -3.5 for the Shockers. The total points line was set at 145.5, with odds of -115 for the over and -105 for the under. This reflected expectations for a competitive game, but Wichita State's performance ultimately exceeded those expectations.

As the game unfolded, Wichita State took control early and maintained their lead throughout. The Shockers' scoring was highlighted by key plays, including a series of three-point shots and effective free throw shooting. In the second half, Karon Boyd made a notable 25-foot three-point jumper, bringing the score to 67-52 in favor of Wichita State. Dre Kindell contributed significantly as well, making multiple free throws and a driving layup that helped seal the victory.

The final scoring plays illustrated Wichita State's offensive efficiency, with Simon Majok finishing the game with a dunk assisted by Zach Davis, capping off a strong performance. The Shockers' defense also played a crucial role, limiting Memphis to just 59 points, showcasing their ability to contain the Tigers' offensive threats.

Overall, this game was a testament to Wichita State's home advantage and their ability to capitalize on the struggles of their opponents. With a solid performance, they not only secured a win but also reinforced their position in the league, while Memphis will need to regroup and address their inconsistencies moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	WICH -3.5	145.5 o -115 / u -105	Memphis Tigers +150 · Wichita State Shockers -180

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Leaders

PointsKenyon Giles14Wichita State Shockers
AssistsWill Berg4Wichita State Shockers
ReboundsWill Berg10Wichita State Shockers
PointsCurtis Givens III11Memphis Tigers
AssistsDug McDaniel3Memphis Tigers
ReboundsAaron Bradshaw9Memphis Tigers

Recent form

Wichita State Shockers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W277.7 scored · 72.8 allowed per game4-2 at home

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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
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W84-73vs Wofford TerriersDec 18
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Memphis Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L172.4 scored · 72.6 allowed per game1-4 away

L66-83at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 22
W95-69vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 18
W55-53vs Temple OwlsJan 15
L78-89at Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 11
W76-70at Rice OwlsJan 3
W57-48vs North Texas Mean GreenDec 31
W88-67vs Alabama State HornetsDec 23
L66-71at Mississippi State BulldogsDec 20
L70-77vs Vanderbilt CommodoresDec 18
L73-99at Louisville CardinalsDec 13

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	Memphis Tigers	Wichita State Shockers
Field goals	24-59	30-67
Field goal %	41	45
Three-pointers	3-19	9-26
Three-point %	16	35
Free throws	8-11	5-8
Free throw %	73	63
Rebounds	36	40
Offensive rebounds	9	12
Defensive rebounds	27	28
Assists	8	17
Steals	9	7
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	17	13
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	17
Fast-break points	16	0
Points in the paint	34	38
Fouls	15	18
Largest lead	4	24
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	5	92

How the scoring went

1st Half21-35Ashton Hardaway makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
1st Half22-35Ashton Hardaway makes free throw 1 of 1
1st Half22-37Will Berg makes layup
1st Half22-40Kenyon Giles makes 24-foot three point jumper (Will Berg assists)
2nd Half22-42Emmanuel Okorafor makes 1-foot dunk (Michael Gray Jr. assists)
2nd Half22-44Emmanuel Okorafor makes 1-foot dunk (Dillon Battie assists)
2nd Half22-46Kenyon Giles makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half24-46Aaron Bradshaw makes layup
2nd Half24-48Karon Boyd makes 3-foot dunk (Will Berg assists)
2nd Half26-48Simon Majok makes layup
2nd Half27-48Simon Majok makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half27-50Will Berg makes 2-foot dunk (Kenyon Giles assists)
2nd Half29-50Simon Majok makes layup
2nd Half30-50Simon Majok makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half32-50Curtis Givens III makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (Quante Berry assists)
2nd Half34-50Aaron Bradshaw makes driving layup (Curtis Givens III assists)
2nd Half34-52Karon Boyd makes driving layup
2nd Half36-52Zach Davis makes 7-foot jumper
2nd Half37-52Curtis Givens III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half38-52Curtis Givens III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-54Kenyon Giles makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Dillon Battie assists)
2nd Half40-54Zach Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half40-57Dillon Battie makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half42-57Julius Thedford makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half43-57Julius Thedford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half45-57Zach Davis makes driving layup
2nd Half45-59Karon Boyd makes driving layup
2nd Half48-59Curtis Givens III makes 24-foot three point jumper (Julius Thedford assists)
2nd Half48-62Karon Boyd makes 24-foot three point jumper (TJ Williams assists)
2nd Half50-62Simon Majok makes 18-foot jumper (Curtis Givens III assists)
2nd Half50-64Will Berg makes 1-foot dunk (TJ Williams assists)
2nd Half52-64Curtis Givens III makes driving layup
2nd Half52-67Karon Boyd makes 25-foot three point jumper (Will Berg assists)
2nd Half52-68Dre Kindell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-69Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-69Curtis Givens III makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half54-72Kenyon Giles makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-72Quante Berry makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half57-74Dre Kindell makes driving layup
2nd Half59-74Simon Majok makes 1-foot dunk (Zach Davis assists)