- Matchup: UAB Blazers vs Temple Owls
- Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: ESPNU
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The Temple Owls (15-10) are set to host the UAB Blazers (16-10) this Wednesday at Liacouras Center.
In their previous game, the UAB Blazers faced Tulane but unfortunately fell short, losing 55-54. UAB recorded 8 personal fouls, while Tulane was called for 11. The Blazers struggled with their 3-point shooting, hitting only 8 of 28 attempts. Tulane maintained a perfect 100% from the free throw line, converting all 5 of their attempts. Tulane also managed to grab 34 rebounds (7 offensive, 27 defensive) and had no blocks, alongside 9 assists and 5 steals. Defensively, UAB allowed an opponent shooting percentage of 36.2% (21 of 58). They registered 7 assists and prompted 9 turnovers while securing 5 steals. UAB compiled a total of 44 rebounds, grabbing 14 on the offensive side. At the charity stripe, they converted 10 of 17 for a shooting percentage of 58.8%, finishing with a 31.7% field goal rate (20 of 63) and hitting 4 of 27 from beyond the arc.
A notable performer was Dayjaun Anderson, who posted 16 points on 6 of 16 shooting, along with 7 rebounds in 35 minutes of play, though he didn’t record any assists.
The Blazers head into this matchup with a season record of 16-10, averaging 79.8 points per game (101st nationally) and shooting 43.7% overall. Their 3-point shooting stands at 28.4% (149 of 525), while they hit 69.6% from the free throw line. UAB averages 41.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 365 assists this season, placing them 181st in NCAA Division 1 in assists. They average just 9.0 turnovers and commit 14.5 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Blazers force an average of 12.4 turnovers per game and draw 17.7 personal fouls. Opponents shoot 32.5% from beyond the arc, ranking UAB 189th in points allowed per game (73.9). Their opponents shoot 42.7% from the field (686 of 1,608), and UAB concedes an average of 36.6 rebounds per game. They rank 202nd in terms of allowed assists, having surrendered 352 this season.
In their last game, the Temple Owls experienced a narrow loss, falling 65-62 to North Texas. The Owls managed to grab 24 defensive rebounds and 9 offensive boards, totaling 33 rebounds for the game. They committed 14 turnovers and had just 1 steal in the match. North Texas was called for 17 fouls, allowing Temple 17 attempts at the free throw line, converting 9 for a percentage of 52.9%. From 3-point range, Temple made 9 of 23 attempts (39.1%). Overall, they finished with a shooting rate of 44.0% (22 of 50), while North Texas shot 38.7% (24 of 62). The Owls held North Texas to shoot 15.4% from downtown, with North Texas making 2 of 13 attempts, while Temple went 15 of 20 from the line (75.0%). In total rebounds, Temple relinquished 31 rebounds to North Texas, including 11 offensive boards.
Derrian Ford stood out for the Owls during the matchup, scoring 20 points on 7 of 12 shooting (58.3%), along with 4 assists and 3 rebounds in his 36 minutes on the floor.
This season, Temple has a win-loss record of 15-10. They average 17.4 personal fouls per game and hit 74.8% from the charity stripe. The Owls dish out an average of 13.0 assists per game (ranked 255th nationally), and they average only 9.2 turnovers. They have scored a total of 1,867 points this season (74.7 points per game) and average 34.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, Temple connects on 44.4% of their field goal attempts, positioning them 237th in the nation.
Defensively, Temple allows 31.4% shooting from three-point range (165 of 525) and opponents convert 70.1% of free throw attempts. On average, they give up 12.6 assists and 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 118th and 151st, respectively. The Owls rank 91st nationally, allowing 70.4 points per game and forcing 10.4 turnovers while permitting teams to shoot 43.9% overall (179th in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA contest against the spread?
Pick: Choose Temple
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