Temple Owls Defeat Charlotte 49ers 76-73 in Close Contest
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Halton Arena
Temple Owls 76, Charlotte 49ers 73, 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 Temple Owls vs Charlotte 49ers?
Temple Owls beat Charlotte 49ers 76-73 at Halton Arena on December 30, 2025.
Who was favored in Temple Owls vs Charlotte 49ers?
Charlotte 49ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the Temple Owls edged out the Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 76-73 at Halton Arena. This victory marks the Owls' fourth consecutive win, showcasing their current strong form as they improve their record to 10-5, while the 49ers drop to 6-9 on the season.
The game was significant as it featured two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Charlotte 49ers entered the game with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they were riding a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the UIC Flames and Lafayette Leopards. In those victories, they averaged 84.5 points per game, indicating a potential offensive resurgence. However, throughout the season, the 49ers have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 73.1 points per game.
On the other hand, the Temple Owls had a record of 6-4 in their last ten games prior to this matchup, with their recent form highlighting a scoring average of 76.7 points per game. The Owls were also coming off a win against the Princeton Tigers, where they secured a 65-61 victory. This performance was part of a broader trend, as they had averaged 80.0 points in their last five games, demonstrating their offensive capabilities.
Historically, the teams had split their previous two meetings this season, with the 49ers winning one game and the Owls taking the other. The most recent encounter before this game saw Charlotte triumph 78-72 on February 19, 2025, while the earlier meeting on January 30, 2025, ended in a narrow 90-89 victory for Temple.
In terms of home and away performances, Charlotte had a home record of 4-2, while Temple boasted a 4-2 record at home and a 2-2 record away. This fixture was crucial for both teams as they sought to improve their standings in the league.
Injury updates indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which allowed them to field their best lineups. This contributed to the competitive nature of the game, as both squads were able to execute their strategies effectively.
The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had the 49ers as slight favorites with a spread of -1.5, while the total points set at 138.5 suggested an expectation of a moderately high-scoring affair. The odds reflected the tight nature of the matchup, with the home moneyline at -122.0 and the away moneyline at 102.0.
The game conditions were favorable, with no significant weather or venue issues impacting play. As the match unfolded, viewers were treated to a thrilling contest characterized by intense back-and-forth action. Key moments included several crucial free throws in the second half, with players like Babatunde Durodola and Jordan Mason contributing significantly to the Owls' scoring in the closing minutes.
Ultimately, Temple's ability to maintain composure in the final moments secured their victory, despite a late surge from Charlotte, who fought hard to close the gap. The win not only boosts Temple's confidence but also reinforces their position in the league as they continue their pursuit of a strong season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CLT -1.5 | 138.5 o -112 / u -108 | Temple Owls +102 · Charlotte 49ers -122 |
Leaders
- PointsAnton Bonke20Charlotte 49ers
- AssistsDezayne Mingo7Charlotte 49ers
- ReboundsAnton Bonke8Charlotte 49ers
- PointsJordan Mason18Temple Owls
- AssistsAiden Tobiason5Temple Owls
- ReboundsGavin Griffiths7Temple Owls
Recent form
Charlotte 49ers
Last 10: 4-6Streak W272 scored · 73.1 allowed per game4-2 at home
- W88-76vs UIC FlamesDec 21
- W81-67vs Lafayette LeopardsDec 19
- L67-74at Charleston CougarsDec 14
- L53-79vs Utah State AggiesDec 7
- W74-57vs North Carolina A&T AggiesDec 3
- L66-71vs Richmond SpidersNov 28
- L69-79at Illinois State RedbirdsNov 27
- W83-79vs Shaw BearsNov 23
- L63-65at App State MountaineersNov 21
- L76-84at Virginia Tech HokiesNov 16
Temple Owls
Last 10: 6-4Streak W476.7 scored · 72.4 allowed per game2-2 away
- W65-61vs Princeton TigersDec 23
- W68-63at Davidson WildcatsDec 19
- W95-67vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 14
- W103-57vs Georgian Court LionsDec 10
- L69-70vs Saint Joseph's HawksDec 6
- L56-74at Villanova WildcatsDec 1
- L75-90vs Rhode Island RamsNov 27
- W79-75at Princeton TigersNov 26
- L76-91at UC San Diego TritonsNov 24
- W81-76vs Hofstra PrideNov 20
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 | Temple Owls | Charlotte 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-53 | 22-50 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 7-14 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 29 |
| Free throws | 15-24 | 24-28 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 86 |
| Rebounds | 26 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 23 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 32 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 5 | 5 |
| Time in front | 90 | 8 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-43Gavin Griffiths makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-43Aiden Tobiason makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Derrian Ford assists)
- 2nd Half51-44Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half53-44Jordan Mason makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half53-46Anton Bonke makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half53-48Damoni Harrison makes 3-foot dunk (Arden Conyers assists)
- 2nd Half54-48Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-49Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-49Gavin Griffiths makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half57-50Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-51Raul Villar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-51Jordan Mason makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-52Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-53Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-54Raul Villar makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half59-55Raul Villar makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-55Derrian Ford makes 7-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-57Anton Bonke makes layup (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half63-57Gavin Griffiths makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-58Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Aiden Tobiason makes layup (Gavin Griffiths assists)
- 2nd Half66-58Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-60Anton Bonke makes 4-foot dunk (Raul Villar assists)
- 2nd Half67-61Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-62Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-62Jordan Mason makes layup
- 2nd Half70-62Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-63Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-64Anton Bonke makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-64Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-66Anton Bonke makes 3-foot alley oop dunk (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half71-67Anton Bonke makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half72-67Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-67Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half75-67Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-70Arden Conyers makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half75-73Arden Conyers makes 28-foot three point jumper (Dezayne Mingo assists)
- 2nd Half76-73Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte 49ers, below favours Temple Owls.
Venue
- Halton ArenaCharlotte, NC
- Attendance2342
- OfficialsDoug Shows, Olandis Poole, Courtney Green
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