NCAAB · Final

Temple Owls Edge Hofstra Pride in Close Contest

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

Temple Owls 81, Hofstra Pride 76, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Hofstra Pride vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls beat Hofstra Pride 81-76 at Liacouras Center on November 19, 2025.

In a thrilling matchup at the Liacouras Center, the Temple Owls secured a narrow victory over the Hofstra Pride, finishing with a final score of 81-76. This contest was particularly significant as it marked the third meeting between the two teams, with Temple maintaining their perfect record against Hofstra, now at 2-0 in head-to-head encounters.

The Owls entered the game with a home record of 3-1, while Hofstra had a slightly less favorable away record of 2-3. However, recent form painted a different picture. Temple had struggled in their last ten games, posting a record of 2-8 and currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 70.8 points scored per game but also allowed 71.8 points, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 74.2 points while conceding 71.6 points.

Conversely, Hofstra was riding a wave of success, boasting a 9-1 record in their last ten games and currently on a seven-game winning streak. They averaged 72.8 points scored and allowed only 59.6 points during this stretch, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities. Their last five games reflected this trend, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 60.8 points allowed.

The game featured a back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Key moments included free throws from Derrian Ford, who contributed significantly in the second half, including multiple successful attempts that helped maintain Temple's lead in the final minutes of the game. Cruz Davis also made a crucial three-point jumper, assisted by Preston Edmead, which kept Hofstra within striking distance.

In terms of home versus away performance, Temple had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games, while Hofstra had been more successful on the road, with a 2-1 away record. The venue, Liacouras Center, provided a familiar backdrop for the Owls, who managed to capitalize on their home court advantage in this tightly contested matchup.

Injury reports did not indicate any significant absences affecting either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. The conditions were favorable for basketball, contributing to an exciting atmosphere for the fans in attendance.

The betting market had priced Temple as the favored team, reflecting their home advantage and previous victories against Hofstra. The odds indicated a strong belief in Temple's ability to secure a win, which they ultimately did, confirming their status as a formidable opponent in this fixture.

Overall, this matchup showcased the resilience of the Temple Owls, who managed to fend off a determined Hofstra Pride team. With the victory, Temple not only improved their season record but also reinforced their dominance in their recent meetings against Hofstra.

Leaders

PointsAiden Tobiason21Temple Owls
AssistsAiden Tobiason3Temple Owls
ReboundsBabatunde Durodola6Temple Owls
PointsCruz Davis25Hofstra Pride
AssistsPreston Edmead6Hofstra Pride
ReboundsVictory Onuetu9Hofstra Pride

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 2-8Streak L270.8 scored · 71.8 allowed per game1-3 at home

L59-63at Florida Atlantic OwlsMar 12
L76-78at Tulsa Golden HurricaneMar 8
W89-60vs Tulane Green WaveMar 6
L74-80vs Rice OwlsMar 1
L73-77at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 27
L57-69at Wichita State ShockersFeb 21
L71-76vs UAB BlazersFeb 19
L62-65vs North Texas Mean GreenFeb 15
L66-77at Tulane Green WaveFeb 12
W81-73at East Carolina PiratesFeb 7

Hofstra Pride

Last 10: 9-1Streak W772.8 scored · 59.6 allowed per game2-1 away

W75-69vs Monmouth HawksMar 10
W68-65vs Towson TigersMar 10
W92-61vs William & Mary TribeMar 9
W62-51vs Drexel DragonsMar 4
W67-58vs Stony Brook SeawolvesMar 1
W82-68at Northeastern HuskiesFeb 21
W79-43vs Hampton PiratesFeb 20
L66-70at UNC Wilmington SeahawksFeb 14
W66-62at Charleston CougarsFeb 13
W71-49vs Towson TigersFeb 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
UNC Wilmington	27-7	-	15-3
Charleston	21-11	1	14-4
Hofstra	24-11	3	12-6
Monmouth	19-15	4	11-7
William & Mary	20-12	5	10-8
Drexel	17-16	5	10-8
Towson	19-15	6	9-9
Stony Brook	17-15	6	9-9
Campbell	16-18	7	8-10
Hampton	13-19	8	7-11
Elon	14-18	9	6-12
North Carolina A&T	11-19	11	4-14
Northeastern	7-24	13	2-16
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	Hofstra Pride	Temple Owls
Field goals	28-62	25-50
Field goal %	45	50
Three-pointers	9-28	7-16
Three-point %	32	44
Free throws	11-13	24-31
Free throw %	85	77
Rebounds	32	31
Offensive rebounds	9	6
Defensive rebounds	23	25
Assists	11	11
Steals	4	6
Blocks	1	4
Turnovers	10	11
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	13	11
Fast-break points	9	6
Points in the paint	30	28
Fouls	24	18
Largest lead	5	8

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-49Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half46-49Cruz Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Silas Sunday.
2nd Half46-51AJ Smith made Jumper.
2nd Half48-51Preston Edmead made Jumper.
2nd Half50-51Victory Onuetu made Layup.
2nd Half52-51Joshua DeCady made Dunk.
2nd Half52-53Babatunde Durodola made Jumper.
2nd Half55-53Cruz Davis made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half55-56Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Masiah Gilyard.
2nd Half55-59Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Tobiason.
2nd Half55-61Jamai Felt made Jumper. Assisted by Aiden Tobiason.
2nd Half57-61Joshua DeCady made Layup.
2nd Half58-61Joshua DeCady made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-64Gavin Griffiths made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Derrian Ford.
2nd Half58-65Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-66Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half59-66Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-66Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half61-66Victory Onuetu made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-66Joshua DeCady made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half64-67Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-68Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-68Cruz Davis made Layup.
2nd Half66-70Jordan Mason made Jumper.
2nd Half68-70Cruz Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half68-71Jordan Mason made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-72Jordan Mason made Free Throw.
2nd Half69-72Cruz Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-72Cruz Davis made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-74Babatunde Durodola made Layup. Assisted by Gavin Griffiths.
2nd Half72-74Cruz Davis made Jumper.
2nd Half72-75Jordan Mason made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-76Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-77Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-77Cruz Davis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Preston Edmead.
2nd Half75-78Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half75-79Derrian Ford made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-79German Plotnikov made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-80Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.
2nd Half76-81Aiden Tobiason made Free Throw.