- Matchup: Hofstra Pride vs Temple Owls
- Event Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
- Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Temple Owls (2-1) are set to host the Hofstra Pride (2-2) at the Liacouras Center this Wednesday.
In their most recent matchup, the Hofstra Pride secured a victory against Bucknell, finishing the game at 83-77. Hofstra committed 15 personal fouls, while Bucknell had a total of 26 fouls. The Pride managed to make 9 of their 28 attempts from beyond the arc. Bucknell showcased a solid free-throw performance, converting 18 out of 21 attempts for an impressive 85.7%. On the boards, Bucknell recorded 31 rebounds (9 offensive and 22 defensive) without any blocks, while also contributing 13 assists and recording 7 steals. Defensively, Hofstra allowed their opponents to achieve a field goal shooting percentage of 42.4%, going 25 for 59. Overall, Hofstra registered 15 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and squeezed in 9 steals. They grabbed 32 rebounds, with 10 being offensive, and shot 21 of 32 from the charity stripe for a 65.6% success rate. Hofstra concluded with a shooting percentage of 45.6% (26 of 57) and hit 10 of their 24 3-point attempts.
Preston Edmead emerged as a key player, scoring 23 points on 6 of 13 shooting. He logged 37 minutes on the court, contributing 1 rebound and 5 assists, achieving a shooting percentage of 46.2%.
The Hofstra Pride enters this game with a record of 2-2 for the season. They average 82.3 points per game (147th in Division 1) with a shooting percentage of 45.9%. From the 3-point range, they’re shooting at 31.2% (34 of 109) and have a free-throw percentage of 68.5%. On average, Hofstra collects 38.5 rebounds per game and has accumulated 65 assists so far, ranking 156th in Division 1 for assists. They encounter turnover issues, averaging 12.5 turnovers per game, while committing 19.3 fouls per game.
On the defensive side, the Pride force their opponents into an average of 15.3 turnovers per game while committing 19.8 fouls. Presently, they rank 225th in Division 1 regarding assists surrendered, allowing a total of 57 assists throughout the season. Defensively, they permit a field goal percentage of 42.9% (105 of 245) and give up an average of 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 220th in Division 1 for points allowed with 75.3 per game.
In their last game, the Temple Owls suffered a defeat against Boston College, falling 76-71. On the boards, Temple allowed Boston College to gather 37 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. The Owls struggled from beyond the arc, finishing at 29.6% with 8 of 27 attempts, and made 10 of 16 free throws for 62.5%. Boston College capitalized on their opportunities, shooting 43.9% overall (29 of 66). At the end of the game, the Owls shot 34.3%, hitting 23 of their 67 attempts, including just 5 out of 22 attempts from three-point territory (22.7%). Temple made 20 free throws, converting at a rate of 74.1%. Temple’s defense managed to force only 5 turnovers while securing 5 steals and pulling down a total of 33 rebounds (24 defensive and 9 offensive).
Derrian Ford played a significant role for the Owls, scoring 18 points in his 37 minutes on the court, along with 1 assist. He shot 5 of 14, resulting in a shooting percentage of 35.7%, and secured 9 rebounds.
Currently, Temple holds a 2-1 record this season. They average 16.0 personal fouls per game while achieving a free-throw percentage of 68.3%. The Owls register an average of 16.0 assists (148th in college basketball) and commit just 6.3 turnovers per game. For the season, Temple has scored 244 points, averaging 81.3 points per game, with a rebounding average of 39.0. They hold a shooting percentage of 45.8%, placing them 184th in the nation.
Defensively, the Owls rank 103rd in college basketball, allowing 68.0 points per game. They force an average of 11.3 turnovers and let opponents shoot at 42.0% from the field (157th in Division 1). The Temple defense permits 33.9% shooting from three-point range (19 of 56), while opponents average 73.6% shooting from the free-throw line. They relinquish approximately 11.0 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 82nd and 143rd in those metrics on defense.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Temple
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