Preview: South Florida Bulls at Wichita State Shockers WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — A pivotal American Athletic Conference rematch with postseason implications is set for Wednesday night when the South Florida Bulls visit the Wichita State Shockers at Charles Koch Arena. The matchup features two teams jockeying for position in the league standings, with South Florida (16-8) holding a slim one-game edge over Wichita State (15-9) in the overall win column. The stakes are heightened by the memory of their first meeting, a thrilling 86-85 overtime victory for the Shockers on the Bulls’ home floor on Jan. 18. That narrow loss is sure to fuel the Bulls, who have won five of their last six games, including an 80-74 victory over Tulsa last Sunday. South Florida is powered by forward Izaiyah Nelson, who is coming off a dominant 25-point, 10-rebound performance against the Golden Hurricane. Over his last eight games, Nelson is averaging 18.1 points and 6.6 rebounds, providing a consistent interior presence. Wichita State arrives with momentum of its own, having won three of its last four, including a 75-61 road win at Tulane on Sunday. Forward Dillon Battie led the way in that contest with 19 points and nine rebounds. Battie was also a key contributor in the Jan. 18 win over USF, posting seven points, six rebounds and two blocks. The game will likely hinge on which team controls the paint and handles late-game execution. In the first meeting, the Shockers survived despite a combined 45 points from South Florida’s backcourt of Wes Enis and CJ Brown. Containing that duo while managing Nelson inside will be Wichita State’s primary defensive challenge. For the Bulls, avenging the earlier overtime heartbreak and improving their road resume is critical. For the Shockers, protecting their home court is essential to maintaining a climb up the AAC table. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST Wednesday. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.