- Matchup: Boston College Eagles vs Temple Owls
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
- Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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The Boston College Eagles (1-2) are gearing up to visit the Liacouras Center this Saturday, looking to secure a victory against the undefeated Temple Owls (2-0).
In their last performance, the Boston College Eagles suffered a narrow defeat against Central Connecticut, with the final score hitting 60-59. The Eagles accumulated 13 personal fouls, while their opponents committed 12. Boston College managed to convert only 8 of their 22 three-point attempts. Central Connecticut achieved a free throw success rate of 60.0%, netting 6 of 10 attempts. They also secured 36 rebounds, comprising 9 offensive and 27 defensive boards, without any blocks. Central Connecticut recorded 12 assists alongside 8 steals in the game. Defensively, Boston College allowed their opponents to shoot 38.3%, making 23 of 60 attempts. The Eagles also dished out 12 assists and forced 10 turnovers while securing 7 steals. In the rebounding department, they amassed a total of 38, including 14 offensive boards. At the free-throw line, they capitalized on 8 out of 9 attempts for a shooting percentage of 88.9%. Boston College concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 32.8% (22 of 67) and made 7 out of 34 attempts from three-point range.
Fred Payne stood out in this contest, scoring 17 points on 6 of 14 shooting. He played for 36 minutes and contributed 4 rebounds along with 3 assists.
Boston College approaches this matchup with a current season record of 1-2. They average 9.3 turnovers per game and accumulate 16.0 fouls per contest. As a collective, the Eagles secure an average of 46.3 rebounds per game while generating 34 assists this season, ranking 288th in Division 1 for assists. Their three-point shooting stands at 24.4% (22 of 90), and they hit 60.7% from the free-throw line. The Eagles average 71.0 points per game, placing them 292nd nationally, with a field goal percentage of 39.3%.
On defense, the Eagles force their opponents into 12.0 turnovers per game while committing an average of 17.0 fouls. They allow 35.2% shooting on three-point attempts and currently rank 58th in Division 1 regarding points allowed (63.3). Boston College’s defense permits an opponent field goal percentage of 37.8% (68 of 180), and they allow an average of 38.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 162nd nationally in terms of assists allowed with 36.
In their previous match, the Temple Owls secured a commanding victory over La Salle, finishing 90-63. The Owls tallied 25 defensive rebounds while collecting 11 offensive boards, totaling 36 rebounds during the game. They committed only 7 turnovers while achieving 6 steals. La Salle accumulated 13 fouls, allowing the Owls to shoot 14 free throws, converting 10 for a shooting percentage of 71.4%. From beyond the arc, Temple made 12 of their 24 attempts (50.0%). In total, the Owls shot 34 of 68 from the floor, achieving a field goal percentage of 50.0%. Temple permitted La Salle to shoot 20 of 54 from the field, registering a field goal percentage of 37.0%. They finished the game with a three-point shooting percentage of 30.8%, making 4 of 13 attempts, and shot 19 of 24 from the free-throw line (79.2%). In terms of rebounding, La Salle recorded only 24 total boards (6 offensive).
Derrian Ford made a significant impact for the Owls, hitting 8 out of 14 shots for a shooting rate of 57.1%, leading to 22 points in 34 minutes, alongside 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
This year, Temple boasts a 2-0 record. The Owls commit an average of 16.5 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw success rate of 63.9%. They average 17.5 assists per game (ranking 102nd in college basketball) while maintaining a low turnover rate of 7.0 per game. Temple has scored a total of 173 points this season (averaging 86.5 per game) and collects 37.0 rebounds each contest. Their field goal percentage is an impressive 52.0%, ranking 34th in Division 1.
The Temple defense allows opponents to shoot 37.9% from three-point range (11 of 29) while permitting a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.4%. They average 8.5 assists and give up 29.5 rebounds per game—ranking 18th and 43rd in Division 1, respectively. Moreover, their defense ranks 70th in college basketball in points allowed per game (64.0). They force opponents into 13.0 turnovers each game and allow teams a field goal percentage of 40.7% (142nd in D-1).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Select Boston College
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