NCAAB · Final

Tulsa Edges Temple in Close Contest

Sunday, March 8, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Reynolds Center

Tulsa Golden Hurricane 78, Temple Owls 76, 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 Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane beat Temple Owls 78-76 at Reynolds Center on March 8, 2026.

Who was favored in Temple Owls vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane?

Tulsa Golden Hurricane were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup, the Tulsa Golden Hurricane narrowly defeated the Temple Owls 78-76 at the Reynolds Center on March 8, 2026. This game was particularly significant as it showcased Tulsa's strong home record of 25-6 against Temple's 16-15 away performance. The victory marked Tulsa's fifth consecutive win, extending their recent form to 7-3 over the last ten games, with an impressive average of 82.9 points scored per game while allowing 72.4. In contrast, Temple has struggled recently, posting a 3-7 record in their last ten outings, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 73.5 points allowed.

The game unfolded with a competitive spirit, reflecting the previous meetings between these two teams, where Tulsa held a 2-1 advantage in their head-to-head record from the 2025 season. Their last encounter earlier in the season saw Tulsa lose 81-77 at home, making this victory a crucial redemption. Tulsa's recent home form has been particularly strong, with a 4-1 record, while Temple has managed only a 1-3 record in their away games.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant absences affecting either team, which allowed both squads to field their strongest lineups. The betting market, provided by DraftKings, had Tulsa favored at -11.5 on the spread, with a total set at 149.5. The moneyline reflected a strong belief in Tulsa's chances, with odds of -850 for the home team compared to +575 for Temple.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams delivered on that expectation. The scoring plays highlighted a tight contest, with Temple's Aiden Tobiason making crucial free throws and a three-point jumper that kept the game within reach late in the second half. Tulsa's Romad Dean and David Green also contributed key free throws that ultimately secured the win.

Viewers were treated to a display of resilience from both teams, but Tulsa's ability to execute under pressure proved decisive. The final moments saw multiple lead changes and a tense atmosphere, underscoring the intensity of the matchup. As the game concluded, Tulsa's home win probability stood at 1.0, reflecting their dominance in their home venue throughout the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TLSA -11.5	149.5 o -105 / u -115	Temple Owls +575 · Tulsa Golden Hurricane -850

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Leaders

PointsDavid Green22Tulsa Golden Hurricane
AssistsTylen Riley5Tulsa Golden Hurricane
ReboundsDavid Green6Tulsa Golden Hurricane
PointsDerrian Ford23Temple Owls
AssistsDerrian Ford3Temple Owls
ReboundsBabatunde Durodola9Temple Owls

Recent form

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Last 10: 7-3Streak W482.9 scored · 72.4 allowed per game4-1 at home

W93-66at East Carolina PiratesMar 6
W90-56at Tulane Green WaveFeb 26
W100-74vs UTSA RoadrunnersFeb 22
W79-74vs Charlotte 49ersFeb 19
L77-81at Wichita State ShockersFeb 15
L63-68vs UAB BlazersFeb 12
L74-80at South Florida BullsFeb 8
W78-76at Florida Atlantic OwlsFeb 5
W93-83vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 1
W82-66vs North Texas Mean GreenJan 29

Temple Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak W172.8 scored · 73.5 allowed per game1-3 away

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
W79-78vs South Florida BullsFeb 1
L76-80vs Charlotte 49ersJan 29

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	Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Field goals	27-59	22-53
Field goal %	46	42
Three-pointers	6-25	9-25
Three-point %	24	36
Free throws	16-16	25-32
Free throw %	100	78
Rebounds	35	34
Offensive rebounds	7	10
Defensive rebounds	28	24
Assists	11	11
Steals	6	2
Blocks	2	2
Turnovers	8	8
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	11
Fast-break points	2	13
Points in the paint	38	26
Fouls	22	14
Largest lead	8	5
Lead changes	11	11
Time in front	75	12

How the scoring went

2nd Half48-45Jordan Mason makes driving layup
2nd Half48-48Miles Barnstable makes 23-foot three point jumper (Tylen Riley assists)
2nd Half50-48Jordan Mason makes driving layup
2nd Half51-48Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half51-50Romad Dean makes layup
2nd Half53-50Aiden Tobiason makes layup (Gavin Griffiths assists)
2nd Half53-51Romad Dean makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-52Romad Dean makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-54Miles Barnstable makes driving layup
2nd Half54-54Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-54Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-55Jaylen Lawal makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-56Jaylen Lawal makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-56Jordan Mason makes layup
2nd Half57-58Tyler Behrend makes layup
2nd Half59-58Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half60-58Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-59David Green makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-60David Green makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-60Jordan Mason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half63-61Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-61Aiden Tobiason makes layup
2nd Half65-63David Green makes layup
2nd Half65-64Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-65Tylen Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-65Babatunde Durodola makes layup
2nd Half67-68Miles Barnstable makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyler Behrend assists)
2nd Half69-68Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half69-69David Green makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-70Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-71Tylen Riley makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half69-74Ade Popoola makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyler Behrend assists)
2nd Half70-74Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-74Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-75Tylen Riley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-75Aiden Tobiason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half74-76Romad Dean makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half74-77Romad Dean makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-77Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half76-78David Green makes free throw 1 of 2