Wichita State and South Florida Face Off for American Conference Title

The top two seeds in the tournament will battle for the championship on Sunday.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:08pm

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The No. 1-seeded South Florida Bulls (24-8) will take on the second-seeded Wichita State Shockers (22-10) in the American Conference tournament championship game on Sunday at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why it matters

This matchup features the top two teams in the conference tournament, setting up an exciting championship game between two programs looking to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

South Florida and Wichita State both had strong regular seasons, earning the top two seeds in the American Conference tournament. The winner of this championship game will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament, making this a high-stakes matchup between two talented teams.

  • The game will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

The players

South Florida Bulls

The No. 1 seed in the American Conference tournament with a 24-8 record.

Wichita State Shockers

The second-seeded team in the tournament with a 22-10 record.

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What’s next

The winner of this game will receive an automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This championship matchup between the top two teams in the American Conference promises an exciting and high-stakes game, with the winner earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.