NCAAB · Final

North Texas Edges Temple in Close Contest

Sunday, February 15, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

North Texas Mean Green 65, Temple Owls 62, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won North Texas Mean Green vs Temple Owls?

North Texas Mean Green beat Temple Owls 65-62 at Liacouras Center on February 15, 2026.

Who was favored in North Texas Mean Green vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The underdog won.

In an exciting matchup at the Liacouras Center, the North Texas Mean Green defeated the Temple Owls with a final score of 65-62. This victory marks a significant moment for North Texas, as they improve their record to 16-11, while Temple falls to 15-11. The game showcased a competitive atmosphere, reflecting the closely matched records of both teams coming into the contest.

Both teams entered the game with similar overall records, with Temple holding a 15-10 record and North Texas at 15-11. Temple's recent form had been somewhat inconsistent, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, including a loss to Tulane on February 12. They had averaged 71.8 points scored and allowed 69.5 points during this stretch. In contrast, North Texas had a record of 4-6 in their last ten games but was on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated Memphis and UTSA. The Mean Green averaged 72.2 points scored and allowed 70.7 points during their last ten games, indicating a slightly more potent offense compared to Temple.

At home, Temple had a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while North Texas managed a 2-3 record in their recent away games. This fixture was particularly intriguing due to the teams' previous meetings; they were tied 1-1 in their head-to-head matchups from the 2025 season. Temple won their last encounter on March 9, 2025, with a score of 66-61, while North Texas had previously won 76-67 on January 23, 2025.

The injury report did not indicate any significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This contributed to the competitive nature of the game, as both teams were eager to secure a victory.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Temple favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 135.5. The odds reflected a close contest, with both teams having the potential to score effectively.

Conditions in the arena were typical for a February evening, with fans creating an electric atmosphere that added to the intensity of the game. As the match progressed, it became evident that every possession mattered, and the teams exchanged leads multiple times.

In the second half, the scoring plays highlighted the tension of the contest. Notable moments included free throws from Jordan Mason and Buddy Hammer Jr., which kept North Texas ahead late in the game. The final scoring plays featured crucial free throws from David Terrell Jr., sealing the victory for North Texas.

As the game concluded, Temple's chances of winning diminished, with their home win probability at zero, underscoring the importance of North Texas's late-game execution. The Mean Green's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities proved decisive in this tightly contested matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEM -2.5	135.5 o -112 / u -108	North Texas Mean Green +124 · Temple Owls -148

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Leaders

PointsDerrian Ford20Temple Owls
AssistsDerrian Ford4Temple Owls
ReboundsGavin Griffiths9Temple Owls
PointsDylan Arnett14North Texas Mean Green
AssistsJe'Shawn Stevenson3North Texas Mean Green
ReboundsDylan Arnett6North Texas Mean Green

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 6-4Streak L171.8 scored · 69.5 allowed per game3-2 at home

L66-77at Tulane Green WaveFeb 12
W81-73at East Carolina PiratesFeb 7
W79-78vs South Florida BullsFeb 1
L76-80vs Charlotte 49ersJan 29
W70-64at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 24
W69-65at Rice OwlsJan 22
L73-79vs Florida Atlantic OwlsJan 18
L53-55at Memphis TigersJan 15
W75-67vs East Carolina PiratesJan 8
W76-57vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 3

North Texas Mean Green

Last 10: 4-6Streak W272.2 scored · 70.7 allowed per game2-3 away

W76-69vs Memphis TigersFeb 13
W81-58at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 7
L83-86at Rice OwlsFeb 5
L68-72vs UAB BlazersFeb 1
L66-82at Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 29
L59-63vs East Carolina PiratesJan 23
W81-62vs UTSA RoadrunnersJan 22
W71-63at Tulane Green WaveJan 18
L67-78at Wichita State ShockersJan 11
L70-74vs South Florida BullsJan 8

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
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	North Texas Mean Green	Temple Owls
Field goals	24-62	22-50
Field goal %	39	44
Three-pointers	2-13	9-23
Three-point %	15	39
Free throws	15-20	9-17
Free throw %	75	53
Rebounds	35	37
Offensive rebounds	13	10
Defensive rebounds	22	27
Assists	9	14
Steals	9	1
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	5	16
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	22	7
Fast-break points	19	8
Points in the paint	38	24
Fouls	17	18
Largest lead	4	12
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	24	65

How the scoring went

2nd Half26-37Masiah Gilyard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half28-37Dylan Arnett makes layup (Je'Shawn Stevenson assists)
2nd Half28-38Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half28-40Derrian Ford makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half30-40Je'Shawn Stevenson makes 19-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half32-40Dylan Arnett makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half34-40Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup
2nd Half36-40EJ Horton makes driving layup (Je'Shawn Stevenson assists)
2nd Half38-40EJ Horton makes 3-foot dunk
2nd Half39-40Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half41-40Curtis Stinson Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half43-40EJ Horton makes layup
2nd Half43-42Masiah Gilyard makes layup (Aiden Tobiason assists)
2nd Half43-45Aiden Tobiason makes 24-foot three point jumper (Masiah Gilyard assists)
2nd Half45-45Buddy Hammer Jr. makes 4-foot dunk (Curtis Stinson Jr. assists)
2nd Half45-46Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-47Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-47Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup
2nd Half49-47EJ Horton makes driving layup
2nd Half49-49Derrian Ford makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half50-49Curtis Stinson Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-49Curtis Stinson Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-49Je'Shawn Stevenson makes driving layup (Curtis Stinson Jr. assists)
2nd Half53-52Derrian Ford makes 27-foot three point jumper (Aiden Tobiason assists)
2nd Half54-52Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-52Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-54Masiah Gilyard makes 4-foot floating jump shot (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half55-56Gavin Griffiths makes 2-foot jumper
2nd Half57-56David Terrell Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half58-56David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-56EJ Horton makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half60-58Jordan Mason makes driving layup
2nd Half60-59Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half61-59Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half62-59Buddy Hammer Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-60Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-60David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-62Jamai Felt makes 2-foot dunk (Gavin Griffiths assists)
2nd Half64-62David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-62David Terrell Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2