Florida Atlantic Owls Head to Wichita State After Giles' 28-Point Game Florida Atlantic University’s basketball team, the Owls, will travel to Wichita State to face the Shockers in a pivotal AAC matchup. The game, set for Saturday at 4 p.m. EST in Wichita, Kansas, follows Wichita State’s recent 84-67 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners, where Kenyon Giles led the Shockers with 28 points. The Owls, with a record of 17-13 overall and 9-8 in the American Athletic Conference, will look to rebound from their previous loss to the Shockers, who defeated them 85-67 on January 16. Wichita State enters the game with a strong home-court record, posting 13 wins and 3 losses in their home games this season. The Shockers also carry a 2-3 record in close contests, defined as games decided by fewer than four points. For Florida Atlantic, the challenge will be navigating a conference schedule that has tested their resilience, as they now face a team that averages 77.9 points per game—3.5 more than the 74.4 points they allow. Meanwhile, the Owls have shown offensive efficiency, scoring 9.3 more points per game (79.8) than Wichita State’s average defensive output of 70.5. The matchup is the second meeting between the teams this season, with Florida Atlantic holding a slight edge in the series. The Owls’ last win over Wichita State came on January 16, when Kanaan Carlyle contributed 18 points to secure the victory. This time, the Shockers will be looking to capitalize on their recent performance, particularly Giles’ standout game. Giles, who averages 19.5 points per game, added 2.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the win over UTSA. His presence on the court has been a key factor in Wichita State’s success, and the Owls will need to contain his scoring threat.#florida_atlantic_owls #wichita_state_shockers #kenyon_giles #devin_williams #devin_vanterpool
