Who’s Playing
Wichita State @ Tulane
Current Records: Wichita State 10-7; Tulane 8-9
What to Know
The Wichita State Shockers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they must head out on the road. Wichita State and the Tulane Green Wave will face off in an American Athletic battle at noon ET Saturday at Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous games.
The Shockers didn’t have too much breathing room in their contest with the UCF Knights on Wednesday, but they still walked away with an 84-79 victory. Among those leading the charge for Wichita State was guard Ricky Council IV, who had 31 points.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Tulane at home against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane on Wednesday as the team secured a 97-63 win. Tulane relied on the efforts of guard Jaylen Forbes, who shot 6-for-8 from beyond the arc and finished with 24 points and five rebounds, and guard Jalen Cook, who had 23 points.
Barring any buzzer beaters, Wichita State is expected to win a tight contest. But bettors beware: they are only 4-9 against the spread when favored.
The wins brought the Shockers up to 10-7 and the Green Wave to 8-9. Wichita State is 5-4 after wins this year, Tulane 2-5.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Fogelman Arena in Devlin Fieldhouse — New Orleans, Louisiana
- TV: ESPN University
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Shockers are a slight 2-point favorite against the Green Wave, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started out with the Green Wave as a 1-point favorite.
Over/Under: -109
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Series History
Wichita State have won six out of their last seven games against Tulane.
- Jan 12, 2022 – Tulane 68 vs. Wichita State 67
- Mar 03, 2021 – Wichita State 78 vs. Tulane 70
- Feb 03, 2021 – Wichita State 75 vs. Tulane 67
- Feb 16, 2020 – Wichita State 82 vs. Tulane 57
- Mar 09, 2019 – Wichita State 82 vs. Tulane 79
- Feb 09, 2019 – Wichita State 77 vs. Tulane 62
- Feb 21, 2018 – Wichita State 93 vs. Tulane 86
Injury Report for Tulane
- Jadan Coleman: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for Wichita State
- Isaac Abidde: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
- Jalen Ricks: Out for the Season (Knee)
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