Temple Owls Defeat East Carolina Pirates 81-73
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum
Temple Owls 81, East Carolina Pirates 73, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates?
Temple Owls beat East Carolina Pirates 81-73 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on February 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Temple Owls vs East Carolina Pirates?
Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -142 (about 59% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup, the Temple Owls secured a victory against the East Carolina Pirates with a final score of 81-73 at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. This game was significant not only for the standings but also for the recent form of both teams, which showcased contrasting trajectories leading up to the contest.
Entering the game, the Owls held a record of 15-8, while the Pirates struggled with a 7-16 record. Temple's recent form was strong, having won seven of their last ten games, with an average of 71.2 points scored and 67.9 points allowed during that stretch. They were riding a one-game winning streak, having defeated the South Florida Bulls 79-78 in their previous outing. In contrast, East Carolina had only managed to win two of their last ten games, averaging 69.0 points scored and allowing an average of 78.9 points. They had recently broken a four-game losing streak with a narrow 76-75 victory against the Florida Atlantic Owls.
The home record for East Carolina was particularly concerning, as they had lost four consecutive games at home and held an overall home record of 0-4 in their last ten games. Temple, on the other hand, had performed well on the road, boasting a 3-1 record in away games during that same period. This disparity in home and away performance added an extra layer of intrigue to the matchup.
Historically, the teams had met three times in the last two seasons, with Temple leading the series 2-1. In their most recent meeting on January 8, 2026, Temple defeated East Carolina 75-67. This game served as a rematch, and the Owls aimed to extend their winning streak against the Pirates.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the absence of key players can often impact team performance, especially in close matchups like this one. The betting market reflected Temple's favored position, with DraftKings listing them at -2.5 on the spread and -142 on the moneyline, while East Carolina was priced at +120 on the moneyline.
As the game unfolded, Temple maintained control for much of the contest. The scoring plays highlighted key moments in the second half, where the Owls extended their lead through successful free throws by players like Jordan Mason and Derrian Ford. The final moments saw East Carolina attempt to close the gap, but they were unable to overcome the deficit, ultimately falling short.
The victory for Temple not only solidified their standing but also showcased their ability to perform under pressure, particularly in away games. Fans and analysts alike will be watching how both teams respond in their upcoming fixtures, especially East Carolina as they look to improve their home performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TEM -2.5 | 140.5 o -105 / u -115 | Temple Owls -142 · East Carolina Pirates +120 |
Leaders
- PointsJordan Riley32East Carolina Pirates
- AssistsJordan Riley3East Carolina Pirates
- ReboundsGiovanni Emejuru14East Carolina Pirates
- PointsAiden Tobiason27Temple Owls
- AssistsJordan Mason7Temple Owls
- ReboundsGavin Griffiths9Temple Owls
Recent form
East Carolina Pirates
Last 10: 2-8Streak W169 scored · 78.9 allowed per game0-4 at home
- W76-75at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 1
- L77-83vs Rice OwlsJan 29
- W63-59at North Texas Mean GreenJan 23
- L60-77at Wichita State ShockersJan 22
- L70-73vs Charlotte 49ersJan 18
- L71-82at South Florida BullsJan 15
- L85-87vs UAB BlazersJan 11
- L67-75at Temple OwlsJan 8
- L70-79vs Tulane Green WaveDec 31
- L51-99at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 23
Temple Owls
Last 10: 7-3Streak W171.2 scored · 67.9 allowed per game3-1 away
- 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
- W76-73at Charlotte 49ersDec 31
- W65-61vs Princeton TigersDec 23
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 | East Carolina Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-67 | 25-53 |
| Field goal % | 43 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 7-25 | 3-12 |
| Three-point % | 28 | 25 |
| Free throws | 16-20 | 20-27 |
| Free throw % | 80 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 31 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 8 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 23 |
| Assists | 16 | 8 |
| Steals | 3 | 3 |
| Blocks | 2 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 14 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 40 |
| Fouls | 19 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 78 | 19 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half53-42Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half55-42Derrian Ford makes 16-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-45Corey Caulker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jordan Riley assists)
- 2nd Half55-47Jordan Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-48Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-48Aiden Tobiason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
- 2nd Half58-50Jordan Riley makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half58-51Demitri Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-52Demitri Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-52Aiden Tobiason makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half60-53Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-54Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-54Aiden Tobiason makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-55Giovanni Emejuru makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-55Jamai Felt makes layup
- 2nd Half66-55Jordan Mason makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half66-57Jordan Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-57Aiden Tobiason makes driving layup (Babatunde Durodola assists)
- 2nd Half68-58Demitri Gardner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-59Demitri Gardner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-61Corey Caulker makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-61Jordan Mason makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-62Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-63Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-65Jordan Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half72-65Babatunde Durodola makes driving layup (Derrian Ford assists)
- 2nd Half73-65Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-65Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-67Jordan Riley makes driving layup
- 2nd Half75-67Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half75-69Giovanni Emejuru makes layup
- 2nd Half76-69Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-69Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half77-70Jordan Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half77-71Jordan Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-71Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half79-71Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half79-73Jordan Riley makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half80-73Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half81-73Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours East Carolina Pirates, below favours Temple Owls.
Venue
- Williams Arena at Minges ColiseumGreenville, NC
- Attendance4010
- OfficialsMike Nance, Shane Land, Erroll Lewis
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