Temple Owls Defeat UTSA Roadrunners 70-64
Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · UTSA Convocation Center
Temple Owls 70, UTSA Roadrunners 64, 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 UTSA Roadrunners?
Temple Owls beat UTSA Roadrunners 70-64 at UTSA Convocation Center on January 24, 2026.
Who was favored in Temple Owls vs UTSA Roadrunners?
Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -600 (about 86% implied). The favorite won.
In a matchup that showcased contrasting fortunes, the Temple Owls secured a 70-64 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners at the UTSA Convocation Center. The Owls, boasting an away record of 13-7, continued their strong season, while the Roadrunners fell to 4-16, extending their losing streak to ten games.
The game was significant for both teams, with Temple looking to maintain their momentum and UTSA desperately seeking to end a disheartening stretch. The Roadrunners have struggled throughout the season, averaging just 64.3 points while allowing a staggering 86.6 points per game over their last ten outings. In stark contrast, Temple has averaged 75.3 points per game during the same period, while allowing only 64.4.
Recent form has been a telling indicator of the teams' trajectories. The Owls came into the game with an 8-2 record over their last ten games and a one-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Rice Owls 69-65. Their performance has been bolstered by a solid scoring average and a defense that has held opponents in check. Meanwhile, the Roadrunners, with an abysmal 0-10 record over their last ten games, have struggled both at home and on the road, failing to secure a win in their last five contests.
In their previous meeting on January 3, 2026, Temple had also emerged victorious, defeating UTSA 76-57. This latest encounter further solidified Temple's dominance in their head-to-head record, which now stands at 2-1 in favor of the Owls for the current season. The Roadrunners had managed to win their earlier matchup on January 25, 2025, but that victory feels distant given their current form.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details affecting either team, but given the Roadrunners' ongoing struggles, any absence of key players could exacerbate their challenges. The conditions for the game were not detailed, but typically, home-court advantage can play a role in the dynamics of college basketball, although UTSA has not capitalized on this aspect this season.
The betting market reflected Temple's favorable position, with DraftKings listing the Owls as 10.5-point favorites, indicating a strong expectation for their performance. The total points set at 145.5 suggests a belief in a moderately high-scoring game, which ultimately played out as both teams combined for 134 points.
As the game progressed, Temple's ability to maintain composure in critical moments was evident. Key scoring plays included free throws from Jordan Mason and a driving layup from Austin Nunez, which helped the Owls maintain their lead in the second half. The Roadrunners attempted to rally with contributions from Jamir Simpson and Brent Moss, but it was not enough to overcome the deficit.
Overall, the fixture highlighted the disparity in form and performance between the two teams, with Temple continuing to assert their position in the league while UTSA's struggles remain a focal point as they seek to turn their season around.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | TEM -10.5 | 145.5 o -110 / u -110 | Temple Owls -600 · UTSA Roadrunners +440 |
Leaders
- PointsBaboucarr Njie25UTSA Roadrunners
- AssistsAustin Nunez3UTSA Roadrunners
- ReboundsBrent Moss12UTSA Roadrunners
- PointsDerrian Ford21Temple Owls
- AssistsAiden Tobiason4Temple Owls
- ReboundsDerrian Ford8Temple Owls
Recent form
UTSA Roadrunners
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1064.3 scored · 86.6 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L62-81at North Texas Mean GreenJan 22
- L69-95at Memphis TigersJan 18
- L73-89vs Rice OwlsJan 15
- L52-85vs Tulane Green WaveJan 10
- L58-74vs Charlotte 49ersJan 8
- L57-76at Temple OwlsJan 3
- L70-110at Florida Atlantic OwlsDec 31
- L68-71vs Seattle U RedhawksDec 22
- L70-97at USC TrojansDec 18
- L64-88at Colorado BuffaloesDec 13
Temple Owls
Last 10: 8-2Streak W175.3 scored · 64.4 allowed per game3-1 away
- 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
- W68-63at Davidson WildcatsDec 19
- W95-67vs Saint Francis Red WolvesDec 14
- W103-57vs Georgian Court LionsDec 10
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 | UTSA Roadrunners |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-54 | 28-64 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 5-15 | 2-15 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 13 |
| Free throws | 17-22 | 6-8 |
| Free throw % | 77 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 22 |
| Assists | 11 | 6 |
| Steals | 10 | 6 |
| Blocks | 7 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 44 |
| Fouls | 13 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 45 | 47 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-33Derrian Ford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half35-33Aiden Tobiason makes layup (Jordan Mason assists)
- 2nd Half37-33Aiden Tobiason makes driving layup (Jordan Mason assists)
- 2nd Half37-34Austin Nunez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-34Jordan Mason makes 25-foot three point jumper (Aiden Tobiason assists)
- 2nd Half40-36Baboucarr Njie makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half42-36Jordan Mason makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half44-36Jordan Mason makes driving layup
- 2nd Half46-36Derrian Ford makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half48-36Derrian Ford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-38Baboucarr Njie makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-40Baboucarr Njie makes driving layup (Dorian Hayes assists)
- 2nd Half48-41Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half49-41Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-41Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-43Jamir Simpson makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Baboucarr Njie assists)
- 2nd Half51-43Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-45Jamir Simpson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-48Austin Nunez makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half51-50Brent Moss makes driving layup (Austin Nunez assists)
- 2nd Half54-50Jordan Mason makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half54-52Austin Nunez makes 13-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half56-52Derrian Ford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-53Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Baboucarr Njie makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-54Jamai Felt makes layup (Jordan Mason assists)
- 2nd Half60-54Aiden Tobiason makes layup
- 2nd Half60-56Baboucarr Njie makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half62-56Aiden Tobiason makes 2-foot dunk (Babatunde Durodola assists)
- 2nd Half62-58Austin Nunez makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-58Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-58Derrian Ford makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-58Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-58Jordan Mason makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-60Jamir Simpson makes driving layup (Austin Nunez assists)
- 2nd Half68-60Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-62Brent Moss makes 10-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half69-62Gavin Griffiths makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-62Gavin Griffiths makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-64Austin Nunez makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours UTSA Roadrunners, below favours Temple Owls.
Venue
- UTSA Convocation CenterSan Antonio, TX
- Attendance1027
- OfficialsLuke Chittum, Shaun Seales, Michael Swoboda
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