- Matchup: Charlotte 49ers vs Temple Owls
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcasting on: ESPN+
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The Charlotte 49ers (11-9) are set to visit the Liacouras Center, aiming for a victory against the Temple Owls (13-7) this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Charlotte 49ers triumphed over Tulane with a narrow 73-70 victory. The 49ers committed 19 fouls compared to Tulane’s 17, and made 4 of their 21 attempts from beyond the arc. Tulane shot 83.3% from the free-throw line, converting 20 of 24 shots. On the glass, Tulane managed 16 rebounds (2 offensive, 14 defensive) but did not register any blocks. They also dished out 5 assists and recorded 6 steals. Defensively, Charlotte allowed their opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field on 23 of 51 shooting. The 49ers tallied 11 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and had 3 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured 33 boards, including 10 offensive rebounds. From the free-throw line, Charlotte converted 13 of 18 attempts for a 72.2% success rate. The 49ers recorded a field goal percentage of 51.0% (26 of 51) and made 8 out of their 21 three-point attempts.
Dezayne Mingo was a standout performance for the night, scoring 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting. He played 26 minutes and grabbed 4 rebounds while registering 4 assists.
Charlotte enters this game with a record of 11-9 this season. They average 12.2 turnovers per game and commit approximately 17.6 fouls each night. The team is averaging 35.0 rebounds per game and has accumulated 260 assists this season, ranking 282nd in Division 1. The 49ers are shooting 35.7% from three-point range (170 of 476) and 71.5% from the free-throw line. On average, they score 74.1 points per game, placing them 242nd in the nation, while shooting at a 46.0% rate from the field.
On the defensive side, the 49ers average forcing 10.0 turnovers per game while committing 17.6 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.3% from three-point range and rank 182nd in the nation, giving up an average of 73.4 points per game. The team’s opponent field goal percentage stands at 44.9% (505 of 1,124), and they allow 30.7 rebounds per game, ranking 73rd in the country in assists conceded, with 242 in total this season.
The Temple Owls achieved victory in their latest outing, defeating UTSA by a score of 70-64. In that game, Temple collected 21 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive rebounds for a total of 30. They committed 9 turnovers while also securing 10 steals. UTSA committed 20 fouls, granting Temple 22 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 17 for a shooting rate of 77.3%. Temple made 5 of their 15 three-point tries (33.3%) and ended the game with a 44.4% field goal percentage by sinking 24 of 54 shots. UTSA shot 43.8% overall, making 28 of 64 attempts. The Owls allowed UTSA to grab 37 rebounds (15 offensive).
Derrian Ford was pivotal for the Owls, hitting 7 of 11 shots for a 63.6% accuracy rate and pulling down 8 rebounds. He scored 21 points in his 37 minutes on the floor and contributed 1 assist in the matchup.
Temple enters the game with a season record of 13-7. Offensively, the Owls shoot 45.2% from the floor, ranking 190th in college basketball. They have scored a total of 1,503 points this season (averaging 75.2 points per game) and average 34.5 rebounds per game. They dish out 12.6 assists per game (ranked 294th) and commit 9.3 turnovers per game. The Owls average 16.5 fouls and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 74.0%.
Defensively, Temple allows 31.7% shooting from three-point range (138 of 436) and opponents make 68.6% of their free throws. They allow an average of 12.5 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 111th and 154th, respectively. The Owls rank 75th in points allowed per game at 69.4, forcing 10.5 turnovers per game while allowing competition a 43.5% field goal percentage (170th in college).
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Charlotte
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