NCAAB · Final

Florida Atlantic Tops Temple in Close Contest

Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena

Florida Atlantic Owls 77, Temple Owls 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 Florida Atlantic Owls?

Florida Atlantic Owls beat Temple Owls 77-73 at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on February 26, 2026.

Who was favored in Temple Owls vs Florida Atlantic Owls?

Florida Atlantic Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -192 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Florida Atlantic Owls secured a narrow victory over the Temple Owls, finishing with a final score of 77-73. This matchup was particularly notable as it featured two teams with closely matched records, with Florida Atlantic holding a home record of 16-13 and Temple at 15-13 overall. The game took place at Abessinio Court at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena, adding to the intensity of the rivalry.

In terms of recent form, Florida Atlantic entered the game with a record of 3-7 over their last ten games, experiencing a one-game losing streak. They averaged 73.5 points scored per game while allowing 77.1 points. In their last five games, they managed to score an average of 72.4 points while allowing 73.4 points. In contrast, Temple's recent performance was slightly better, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, although they were on a four-game losing streak. Temple averaged 70.4 points scored and allowed 72.6 points during this stretch, with their last five games reflecting an average of 67.4 points scored and 72.0 points allowed.

When considering home and away performance, Florida Atlantic had a home record of 1-3 in their last four games, while Temple boasted a better away record of 3-2 in their last five games. This fixture was significant as it marked the third meeting between the two teams in the 2025 and 2026 seasons, with Florida Atlantic having won both previous encounters, including a 79-73 victory earlier in the season on January 18, 2026.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the implications of player availability could have influenced the game dynamics. The betting market favored Florida Atlantic, listing them at -4.5 according to DraftKings, with a total set at 145.5. The odds indicated a home moneyline of -192.0 for Florida Atlantic and +160.0 for Temple, reflecting the expectations of the market.

The game conditions were typical for a late February matchup, with both teams likely facing the usual pressures of conference play. Fans and viewers were treated to a competitive game that saw several lead changes, particularly in the second half. Key moments included free throws from Kanaan Carlyle, who contributed crucial points late in the game, and layups from both Amar Amkou and Aiden Tobiason that kept the score tight as the clock wound down.

Overall, Florida Atlantic's ability to close out the game in the final moments was critical in securing the victory, showcasing their resilience despite their recent struggles. The matchup highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball and the significance of each game as teams vie for positioning as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	FAU -4.5	145.5 o -115 / u -105	Temple Owls +160 · Florida Atlantic Owls -192

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Leaders

PointsKanaan Carlyle22Florida Atlantic Owls
AssistsNiccolo Moretti5Florida Atlantic Owls
ReboundsJosiah Parker11Florida Atlantic Owls
PointsGavin Griffiths20Temple Owls
AssistsJordan Mason4Temple Owls
ReboundsGavin Griffiths7Temple Owls

Recent form

Florida Atlantic Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L173.5 scored · 77.1 allowed per game1-3 at home

L72-73at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 22
W60-52at UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 19
L81-83vs South Florida BullsFeb 15
L73-81at Rice OwlsFeb 12
L76-78vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 5
L75-76vs East Carolina PiratesFeb 1
L65-92at Memphis TigersJan 30
L75-89at South Florida BullsJan 25
W79-74vs Tulane Green WaveJan 22
W79-73at Temple OwlsJan 18

Temple Owls

Last 10: 4-6Streak L470.4 scored · 72.6 allowed per game3-2 away

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
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

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	Florida Atlantic Owls
Field goals	26-51	29-56
Field goal %	51	52
Three-pointers	7-19	7-17
Three-point %	37	41
Free throws	14-18	12-18
Free throw %	78	67
Rebounds	25	33
Offensive rebounds	5	11
Defensive rebounds	20	22
Assists	9	9
Steals	5	3
Blocks	3	3
Turnovers	8	12
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	1
Technical fouls, total	1	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	6
Fast-break points	6	6
Points in the paint	36	38
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	11	11
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	39	55

How the scoring went

2nd Half44-41Devin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half44-43Devin Williams makes 12-foot jumper (Kanaan Carlyle assists)
2nd Half44-45Kanaan Carlyle makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half44-46Max Langenfeld makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half46-46Gavin Griffiths makes layup
2nd Half46-48Kanaan Carlyle makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half48-48Gavin Griffiths makes 3-foot jumper
2nd Half48-51Kanaan Carlyle makes 27-foot three point jumper (Niccolo Moretti assists)
2nd Half49-51Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-51Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-53Josiah Parker makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half52-53Gavin Griffiths makes 16-foot jumper
2nd Half52-55Kanaan Carlyle makes layup (Josiah Parker assists)
2nd Half52-56Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half54-56Jordan Mason makes layup
2nd Half54-58Josiah Parker makes layup
2nd Half54-59Josiah Parker makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-59Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half56-59Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half56-62Yohann Sissoko makes 24-foot three point jumper (Xander Pintelon assists)
2nd Half56-64Yohann Sissoko makes layup
2nd Half56-66Xander Pintelon makes driving layup
2nd Half57-66Jamai Felt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-67Yohann Sissoko makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-68Yohann Sissoko makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-68Babatunde Durodola makes layup
2nd Half61-68Aiden Tobiason makes layup
2nd Half63-68Aiden Tobiason makes 3-foot dunk (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half65-68Aiden Tobiason makes layup (Jordan Mason assists)
2nd Half65-70Amar Amkou makes layup
2nd Half67-70Aiden Tobiason makes layup
2nd Half67-72Xander Pintelon makes layup
2nd Half68-72Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-72Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-72Aiden Tobiason makes layup
2nd Half73-72Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half73-73Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-74Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half73-76Amar Amkou makes layup
2nd Half73-77Kanaan Carlyle makes free throw 1 of 2