Wichita State Shockers 88, Memphis Tigers 82
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-26 · Winner: Wichita State Shockers
Wichita State Shockers defeated Memphis Tigers 88–82 on 2026-02-26 in NCAA Men's play, a 6-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 2:53 swung win probability 3% → 67%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Memphis Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State Shockers | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| Memphis Tigers | 35 | 47 | 82 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 2:53 swung win probability 3% → 67%.
Why Memphis Tigers lost
- Outscored 26-13 at the free-throw line.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 18-6.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Tigers | 8–0 | H2 12:01 | 6% → 37% |
| Memphis Tigers | 9–0 | H2 2:53 | 3% → 67% |