Preview: Temple Owls at Wichita State Shockers WICHITA, Kan. (Interstat) — Two American Athletic Conference teams on the NCAA tournament bubble will look to bolster their resumes when the Temple Owls visit the Wichita State Shockers on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena. Temple (15-10, 5-7 AAC) arrives having lost two straight close games, falling 76-71 to UAB and 65-62 to North Texas last week. The Owls have struggled to find consistent form, alternating wins and losses over their last six contests. Guard Jordan Mason will be a focal point after a 37-minute, 18-point performance in the loss to UAB. Mason has been a key offensive engine, scoring 15 or more points in four of his last seven games. Wichita State (17-10, 8-5) is coming off a marathon 92-89 double-overtime road victory at East Carolina, a win that snapped a brief two-game skid. The Shockers have been strong at home this season, winning three of their last four in Wichita. Sophomore guard TJ Williams is coming off a career-high 27 points in the win over ECU, showcasing the explosive scoring potential he provides off the bench. The matchup pits Temple’s search for a quality road win against Wichita State’s aim to protect its home court and solidify its standing in the AAC. The Owls will need to contain a balanced Shockers attack that saw Kenyon Giles score 24 and Will Berg add 12 in the double-OT thriller. For Temple, support for Mason must come from players like Derrian Ford, who had 17 points against UAB. This game represents a critical pivot point for both teams’ postseason aspirations. A win for Wichita State would strengthen its case for an at-large bid, while Temple desperately needs a signature conference road victory to keep its hopes alive. Following this game, Temple travels to face Florida Atlantic on Feb. 25. Wichita State begins a two-game road trip at Memphis on Feb. 26. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CST.