- Matchup: Princeton Tigers vs. Temple Owls
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Princeton Tigers (3-10) are on their way to the Liacouras Center this Monday, aiming to secure a victory against the Temple Owls (7-5).
In their previous game, the Princeton Tigers faced off against Merrimack, but fell short with a final score of 59-56. The Tigers committed 15 fouls, while their opponents registered 16. Princeton managed to make 5 out of 19 attempts from three-point range. Merrimack excelled at the free throw line, converting 90% (18 of 20). They recorded 24 rebounds (3 offensive, 21 defensive) and finished the game without any blocks. Merrimack also tallied 9 assists and secured 6 steals. On the defensive side, Princeton allowed their rivals to shoot 39.1% from the field, with 18 successful shots out of 46 attempts. Princeton dished out 8 assists, forced 5 turnovers, and made 4 steals, while collecting a total of 42 rebounds, 17 of which were offensive. At the charity stripe, the Tigers made 17 of their 21 attempts, achieving a percentage of 81.0%. Ultimately, Princeton recorded a shooting percentage of 29.8% (17 out of 57) and hit 5 out of their 17 three-point shots.
Jackson Hicke made a significant contribution to the Tigers’ performance, scoring 21 points with an effective shooting percentage of 66.7% (8 of 12). He logged 39 minutes on the court and pulled down 9 rebounds, in addition to providing 5 assists.
The Tigers currently hold a season record of 3-10. They average 68.5 points per game, ranking 327th in the nation, while shooting at a rate of 40.9%. From beyond the arc, Princeton has a conversion rate of 32.8% (117 of 357) and a free throw percentage of 69.7%. As a team, they average 35.2 rebounds per game and lead in assists with a total of 172, ranking them 150th in Division 1. They turn the ball over an average of 12.5 times per game and commit 16.9 personal fouls.
Defensively, the Tigers are forcing opponents to commit 10.4 turnovers per game and drawing 16.8 personal fouls. They rank 248th nationally for assists allowed, having given up 164 so far. Princeton’s defense permits a shooting percentage of 45.7% (325 out of 711) and allows an average of 33.8 rebounds per game, ranking them 180th in points allowed (73.0).
In their last outing, the Temple Owls triumphed over Davidson with a score of 68-63. Temple managed 22 defensive rebounds alongside 4 offensive boards, totaling 26 in the game. They committed 6 turnovers while recording 5 steals. Davidson was penalized with 22 fouls, leading to Temple’s 33 free throw attempts, 26 of which were successful (78.8%). The Owls hit 6 of their 19 three-point attempts (31.6%) and shot 39.1% overall from the field, making 18 out of 46 attempts. Conversely, Davidson shot 38.7% from the field, landing 24 baskets out of 62 attempts, and managed a three-point shooting percentage of 22.7% (5 of 22). Additionally, Temple allowed Davidson to secure a total of 40 rebounds (13 offensive).
Derrian Ford played a pivotal role for the Owls, accumulating 23 points in 36 minutes, along with 2 assists. He shot 6 of 14, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.9%, and also grabbed 9 rebounds.
Temple holds a 7-5 record this season. Offensively, the Owls are shooting at 47.4% from the field, ranking 94th nationwide. They have scored a total of 946 points, averaging 78.8 points per game, and secure approximately 33.8 rebounds per contest. Assists come at a rate of 13.6 per game (250th in Division 1) with a turnover rate of 8.7. The Owls commit an average of 16.4 fouls per game and maintain a free throw percentage of 73.6%.
On the defensive front, the Owls rank 163rd in points per game allowed at 72.3. They force 9.8 turnovers per game while allowing their opponents a shooting percentage of 44.5% (241st nationwide). The Temple defense concedes 34.7% on three-pointers (102 of 294), and teams convert 65.9% of their free throw attempts against them. Temple gives up an average of 13.8 assists and 33.6 total rebounds per game, placing them 211th and 131st in these defensive statistics.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Select Temple
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