NCAAB · Final

Temple Owls Defeat Delaware State Hornets 83-65

Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

Temple Owls 83, Delaware State Hornets 65, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Delaware State Hornets vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls beat Delaware State Hornets 83-65 at Liacouras Center on November 5, 2025.

The Temple Owls secured a decisive victory over the Delaware State Hornets, winning 83-65 at the Liacouras Center. This matchup was notable as it marked the Owls' second game of the season, improving their record to 2-0, while the Hornets fell to 0-2. Temple's performance was characterized by a strong offensive display, particularly in the second half, where they outscored Delaware State significantly.

In terms of recent form, the Owls entered this game with a record of 1-0 for the season, following a 71-75 loss to the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in their last game of the previous season. Over their last ten games, they have a record of 3-7, with an average of 75.5 points scored and 79.5 points allowed. Their home record from those games stands at 2-3, while their away record is 1-4. In the last five games, Temple has shown some improvement with a 3-2 record, scoring an average of 71.0 points and allowing 72.8.

On the other hand, Delaware State came into the game with a record of 0-1 this season, having lost their previous game against the North Carolina Central Eagles, 77-79. The Hornets have had a mixed bag in their last ten outings, with a record of 6-4, averaging 83.2 points scored and 79.9 points allowed. Their home record during this stretch is 5-2, while their away record is 1-2. In their last five games, Delaware State has also been competitive, with a 3-2 record, scoring an average of 80.4 points and allowing 79.4.

The Owls' home advantage at the Liacouras Center was evident, as they aimed to capitalize on their familiarity with the venue. The Hornets, struggling to find their footing early in the season, faced a challenging environment against a Temple team looking to build momentum.

In terms of injury updates, the block did not provide specific details on any player injuries affecting either team, which suggests that both teams may have fielded their full rosters for this matchup.

The betting market reflected a strong belief in the Owls' chances, with a final home win probability of 1.0, indicating that they were heavily favored to win according to the odds.

As the game unfolded, the scoring plays showcased Temple's offensive prowess, particularly in the second half. Key moments included a jumper by Ponce James and a series of free throws by Ayuba Bryant Jr. that helped extend their lead. The Owls maintained control throughout the second half, with significant contributions from players like Derrian Ford, who made a three-point jumper assisted by Jordan Mason, and Zion Bethea, who also connected from beyond the arc. The final scoring plays included free throws from Aiden Tobiason, sealing the victory for Temple.

Overall, this game highlighted the Owls' ability to capitalize on their home court advantage and showcased their offensive capabilities, while Delaware State will need to regroup as they seek their first win of the season.

Leaders

PointsAiden Tobiason23Temple Owls
AssistsJordan Mason6Temple Owls
ReboundsBabatunde Durodola8Temple Owls
PointsZion Bethea20Delaware State Hornets
AssistsPonce James5Delaware State Hornets
ReboundsZion Bethea8Delaware State Hornets

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L175.5 scored · 79.5 allowed per game2-3 at home

L71-75vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 13
W66-61vs North Texas Mean GreenMar 9
W81-77at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 5
W73-71vs South Florida BullsFeb 27
L64-80at UAB BlazersFeb 23
L72-78at Charlotte 49ersFeb 19
L81-83vs Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 16
L74-80vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 13
L82-90at Memphis TigersFeb 9
L91-100at South Florida BullsFeb 7

Delaware State Hornets

Last 10: 6-4Streak L183.2 scored · 79.9 allowed per game1-2 away

L77-79vs North Carolina Central EaglesMar 14
W75-68vs Maryland Eastern Shore HawksMar 7
L81-87at Morgan State BearsMar 4
W83-79vs Coppin State EaglesMar 1
W86-84vs North Carolina Central EaglesFeb 25
L88-94vs South Carolina State BulldogsFeb 22
L84-96at Norfolk State SpartansFeb 18
W90-69vs Howard BisonFeb 15
W84-82vs Morgan State BearsFeb 4
W84-61at Coppin State EaglesFeb 1

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Howard	24-11	-	11-3
Morgan State	14-16	1	10-4
Norfolk State	15-17	3	8-6
North Carolina Central	14-18	3	8-6
South Carolina State	10-22	4	7-7
Maryland Eastern Shore	9-23	6	5-9
Coppin State	7-24	6	5-9
Delaware State	8-23	9	2-12
South Florida	25-9	-	15-3
Tulsa	30-8	2	13-5
Wichita State	24-12	2	13-5
UAB	20-12	4	11-7
North Texas	19-14	6	9-9
Florida Atlantic	18-15	6	9-9
Charlotte	17-17	6	9-9
Tulane	18-15	7	8-10
Temple	16-16	7	8-10
Memphis	13-19	7	8-10
Rice	13-18	8	7-11
East Carolina	11-20	9	6-12
UTSA	5-25	14	1-17

Box score

Stat	Delaware State Hornets	Temple Owls
Field goals	24-54	31-57
Field goal %	44	54
Three-pointers	7-16	8-21
Three-point %	44	38
Free throws	10-13	13-22
Free throw %	77	59
Rebounds	30	30
Offensive rebounds	8	9
Defensive rebounds	22	21
Assists	9	15
Steals	4	7
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	16	6
Team turnovers	3	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	9	21
Fast-break points	5	6
Points in the paint	30	46
Fouls	15	13
Largest lead	0	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-41Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-41Cyril Obasogie made Jumper. Assisted by Ponce James.
2nd Half39-44Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Mason.
2nd Half42-44Zion Bethea made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half42-46Aiden Tobiason made Dunk. Assisted by Gavin Griffiths.
2nd Half42-49Derrian Ford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Mason.
2nd Half42-51Aiden Tobiason made Dunk.
2nd Half42-54Aiden Tobiason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derrian Ford.
2nd Half43-54Ponce James made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-54Ponce James made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-55Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-57Aiden Tobiason made Dunk. Assisted by Jordan Mason.
2nd Half46-57Ademar Santos made Jumper.
2nd Half46-59AJ Smith made Layup. Assisted by Babatunde Durodola.
2nd Half47-59Corey Perkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-59Corey Perkins made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-61AJ Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half48-63Babatunde Durodola made Layup.
2nd Half48-66Aiden Tobiason made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derrian Ford.
2nd Half50-66Ponce James made Layup.
2nd Half50-68AJ Smith made Layup.
2nd Half52-68Ponce James made Jumper.
2nd Half52-69AJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half52-70AJ Smith made Free Throw.
2nd Half55-70Zion Bethea made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half55-72Gavin Griffiths made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half56-72Ponce James made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-72Ponce James made Free Throw.
2nd Half57-73Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-73Zion Bethea made Layup.
2nd Half60-73Zion Bethea made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-75Derrian Ford made Layup.
2nd Half62-75Ponce James made Jumper.
2nd Half62-76Ayuba Bryant Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-77Ayuba Bryant Jr. made Free Throw.
2nd Half62-80Derrian Ford made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jordan Mason.
2nd Half62-81Jordan Mason made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-81Zion Bethea made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half65-82Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half65-83Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.