NEWSLETTER
The Tulsa Golden Hurricane (5-24, 1-17 AAC) hope to break a 12-game road losing streak when they visit the Wichita State Shockers (16-14, 9-9 AAC) on March 9, 2023.
Wichita State won its most recent game versus South Florida, 69-49, on Sunday. Craig Porter Jr. was its top scorer with 24 points. Tulsa dropped its most recent game to South Florida, 72-56, on Wednesday. Tim Dalger was its high scorer with 16 points.
When is Wichita State vs. Tulsa and when does it start?
This matchup between the Shockers and Golden Hurricane is set to start on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Wichita State vs. Tulsa
The Shockers and Golden Hurricane will take to the hardwood at Dickies Arena for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU.
Wichita State Shockers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Game Preview
Wichita State Stats, Odds & Insights
Wichita State is outscoring opponents by 2.3 points per game with a +69 scoring differential overall. It puts up 70.5 points per game (202nd in college basketball) and allows 68.2 per outing (124th in college basketball).
The 70.5 points the Shockers average are 6.8 fewer than the Golden Hurricane allow.
Wichita State knocks down 6.6 three-pointers per game (270th in college basketball) at a 30.6% rate (342nd in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 per contest its opponents make while shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc.
The Shockers post 73.7 points per game at home, compared to 69.9 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 3.8 points per contest.
In its last 10 games, Wichita State has been scoring 76.5 points per contest, an average that’s a little higher than the 70.5 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Tulsa Stats, Odds & Insights
Tulsa’s -346 scoring differential (being outscored by 11.9 points per game) is a result of putting up 65.4 points per game (326th in college basketball) while allowing 77.3 per contest (345th in college basketball).
The Golden Hurricane’s 65.4 points per game are just 2.8 fewer than the Shockers give up.
Tulsa makes 7.6 three-pointers per game (161st in college basketball) at a 31.1% rate (329th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 its opponents make, shooting 31.3% from deep.
At home, the Golden Hurricane score 68.5 points per game. Away, they average 60.6.
In its previous 10 games, Tulsa is compiling 57.9 points per contest, compared to its season average of 65.4.
Shockers Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaykwon Walton | 26 | 14.0 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| Craig Porter Jr. | 29 | 13.4 | 6.3 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Jaron Pierre Jr. | 29 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| James Rojas | 29 | 10.1 | 6.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Kenny Pohto | 29 | 8.6 | 5.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Golden Hurricane Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Griffin | 26 | 15.2 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| Bryant Selebangue | 29 | 12.0 | 9.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Tim Dalger | 28 | 9.9 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Brandon Betson | 29 | 9.8 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Anthony Pritchard | 21 | 8.9 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 |
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