Wichita State Shockers Defeat Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70

Dillon Battie's 22 points lead Wichita State to sixth straight win in regular-season finale

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

The Wichita State Shockers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 88-70 in their regular-season finale, led by Dillon Battie's 22 points. The Shockers have now won six games in a row, improving their overall record to 21-10 and their conference record to 13-5 in the American Athletic Conference.

Why it matters

The Shockers' strong finish to the regular season positions them well heading into the postseason, as they look to make a deep run in the conference tournament and potentially earn an NCAA Tournament bid.

The details

Dillon Battie led the way for the Shockers, scoring 22 points in the victory. The win marks Wichita State's sixth consecutive victory as they head into the postseason on a high note.

  • The game was played on March 8, 2026 as the regular-season finale.

The players

Dillon Battie

The leading scorer for the Wichita State Shockers, who had 22 points in the win.

Wichita State Shockers

The college basketball team that defeated Florida Atlantic 88-70 in their regular-season finale.

Florida Atlantic Owls

The college basketball team that lost to Wichita State 88-70 in the regular-season finale.

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What’s next

The Wichita State Shockers will now turn their attention to the American Athletic Conference tournament, where they will look to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

Wichita State's strong finish to the regular season, capped off by a decisive victory over Florida Atlantic, has them poised for a deep postseason run as they aim to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.