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Wichita State basketball falls to South Florida in tight battle
Shockers drop to 7-4 in American Conference play after 66-58 loss to Bulls
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Wichita State men's basketball fell to South Florida 66-58 in a tight matchup between two of the American Conference's top teams. The Shockers led by 7 at halftime but were outscored 40-25 in the second half as the Bulls pulled away late. Kenyon Giles scored a game-high 27 points for Wichita State, but the team struggled with turnovers and cold shooting down the stretch.
Why it matters
This was an important conference game for Wichita State as they look to stay in the hunt for the American Conference title. The loss drops them to 7-4 in league play, while South Florida maintains its share of the conference lead at 9-3.
The details
Wichita State led 33-26 at halftime after holding South Florida's high-powered offense in check in the first half. But the Shockers went cold in the second half, shooting just 27% and scoring only 6 points over the final 5 minutes as the Bulls pulled away. South Florida outrebounded Wichita State 26-14 in the second half and scored 30 points in the paint to the Shockers' 20.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
- Wichita State will host Tulsa on Saturday, February 14, 2026 for a rematch.
The players
Kenyon Giles
A senior guard for Wichita State who scored a game-high 27 points.
Mike Gray Jr.
A junior guard for Wichita State who scored 11 points.
Will Berg
A junior center for Wichita State who recorded his sixth double-double of the season with 10 points and 13 rebounds.
Wes Enis
A player for South Florida who scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Izaiyah Nelson
A player for South Florida who scored 15 points, 10 of which came in the second half.
What’s next
Wichita State will look to bounce back when they host Tulsa on Saturday, February 14, 2026 for a rematch from earlier this month.
The takeaway
This tight loss to a fellow American Conference contender highlights the thin margins Wichita State must win in to stay in the hunt for the league title. The Shockers will need to shore up their rebounding and shooting in the second half to get back on track.
