NCAAB · Final

Florida Atlantic Dominates Wichita State 85-67

Thursday, January 15, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena

Florida Atlantic Owls 85, Wichita State Shockers 67, 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 Wichita State Shockers vs Florida Atlantic Owls?

Florida Atlantic Owls beat Wichita State Shockers 85-67 at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on January 15, 2026.

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

Florida Atlantic Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -185 (about 65% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive victory, the Florida Atlantic Owls defeated the Wichita State Shockers with a final score of 85-67. The game took place at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, showcasing the Owls' strong home performance. This win marks Florida Atlantic's second consecutive victory, improving their record to 12-6, while Wichita State falls to 10-8.

Florida Atlantic has been in solid form, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. They have averaged 85.9 points per game during this stretch, while allowing 74.1 points. Their recent home games have been particularly impressive, as they have won four out of their last five at home, averaging 84.2 points and allowing 74.6 points in their last five games overall. In their most recent outing, they secured a win against the Memphis Tigers, scoring 89 points.

Wichita State, on the other hand, has also recorded a 6-4 record in their last ten games, averaging 78.6 points while allowing 71.1 points. They recently snapped a two-game losing streak with a victory over North Texas, where they won 78-67. Their performance on the road has been mixed, with a 2-2 record in away games.

In terms of historical context, this matchup was notable as Florida Atlantic had previously lost to Wichita State in their last meeting on February 21, 2025, with a score of 68-75. This game provided an opportunity for the Owls to even the score, and they did so convincingly.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Florida Atlantic favored by 3.5 points, with a total set at 155.5. The odds reflected the Owls' strong home advantage, and they certainly lived up to expectations.

Injuries were not highlighted in the block of facts, indicating that both teams likely fielded their strongest lineups for this contest. The game conditions appeared favorable for both teams, contributing to a competitive atmosphere.

As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed significant scoring plays, including a series of free throws by Dre Kindell and a couple of three-pointers by Brian Amuneke, which helped maintain Florida Atlantic's lead. The Owls' ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities was a key factor in their victory.

Overall, Florida Atlantic's performance showcased their offensive prowess and solidified their position in the league, while Wichita State will need to regroup and address their defensive lapses moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FAU -3.5	155.5 o -110 / u -110	Wichita State Shockers +154 · Florida Atlantic Owls -185

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Leaders

PointsKanaan Carlyle18Florida Atlantic Owls
AssistsNiccolo Moretti8Florida Atlantic Owls
ReboundsDevin Williams10Florida Atlantic Owls
PointsWill Berg14Wichita State Shockers
AssistsDre Kindell4Wichita State Shockers
ReboundsNoah Hill10Wichita State Shockers

Recent form

Florida Atlantic Owls

Last 10: 6-4Streak W285.9 scored · 74.1 allowed per game4-1 at home

W89-78vs Memphis TigersJan 11
W76-71at UAB BlazersJan 8
L66-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 4
W110-70vs UTSA RoadrunnersDec 31
L80-85at UCF KnightsDec 23
L75-88at Saint Mary's GaelsDec 20
W105-79vs UAlbany Great DanesDec 13
W112-55vs Saint Leo MonarchsDec 11
W81-76at Florida Gulf Coast EaglesDec 7
L65-70vs St. Bonaventure BonniesNov 30

Wichita State Shockers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.6 scored · 71.1 allowed per game2-2 away

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
W84-73vs Wofford TerriersDec 18
L58-61vs DePaul Blue DemonsDec 13
W74-69at Northern Iowa PanthersDec 7
W95-69vs Mount Marty LancersDec 3
L70-75at Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 29

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	Wichita State Shockers	Florida Atlantic Owls
Field goals	25-63	33-59
Field goal %	40	56
Three-pointers	4-15	7-21
Three-point %	27	33
Free throws	13-23	12-19
Free throw %	57	63
Rebounds	36	36
Offensive rebounds	16	10
Defensive rebounds	20	26
Assists	10	20
Steals	7	6
Blocks	3	9
Turnovers	12	12
Team turnovers	2	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	17
Fast-break points	6	11
Points in the paint	38	46
Fouls	18	18
Largest lead	0	29
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	97

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-50Karon Boyd makes layup
2nd Half32-53Kanaan Carlyle makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half32-55Kanaan Carlyle makes layup (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half32-58Xander Pintelon makes 25-foot three point jumper (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half32-60Niccolo Moretti makes layup
2nd Half34-60Karon Boyd makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half34-62Devin Williams makes 2-foot hook shot (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half35-62Dillon Battie makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half37-62Will Berg makes layup (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half37-64Josiah Parker makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half38-64Will Berg makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half39-64Will Berg makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-64Dillon Battie makes layup
2nd Half41-66Devin Vanterpool makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half43-66Dillon Battie makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half43-68Maxim Logue makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half45-68Michael Gray Jr. makes 9-foot jumper
2nd Half45-69Devin Vanterpool makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-70Devin Vanterpool makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-72Isaiah Elohim makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half47-72Dillon Battie makes layup (Michael Gray Jr. assists)
2nd Half47-74Maxim Logue makes layup (Devin Vanterpool assists)
2nd Half47-75Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-75Michael Gray Jr. makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half49-77Yohann Sissoko makes layup
2nd Half52-77Michael Gray Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dillon Battie assists)
2nd Half52-79Kanaan Carlyle makes layup
2nd Half52-80Maxim Logue makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-81Maxim Logue makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half54-81Dre Kindell makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half55-81Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-81TJ Williams makes layup (Dre Kindell assists)
2nd Half57-83Max Langenfeld makes 3-foot dunk (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half58-83Dre Kindell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-83Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-85Josiah Parker makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half60-85Dre Kindell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-85Dre Kindell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-85Brian Amuneke makes 27-foot three point jumper
2nd Half67-85Brian Amuneke makes 25-foot three point jumper (Michael Gray Jr. assists)

Win probability

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