NCAAB · Final

Temple Owls Dominate Tulane Green Wave 89-60

Thursday, March 5, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

Temple Owls 89, Tulane Green Wave 60, 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 Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls beat Tulane Green Wave 89-60 at Liacouras Center on March 5, 2026.

Who was favored in Tulane Green Wave vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -198 (about 66% implied). The favorite won.

The Temple Owls delivered a commanding performance against the Tulane Green Wave, securing a decisive 89-60 victory at the Liacouras Center. This win marks a significant turnaround for the Owls, who had been struggling with a six-game losing streak prior to this matchup. The victory not only improves their record to 17-14 but also showcases their ability to bounce back after a challenging stretch.

In terms of recent form, the Owls had a record of 3-7 in their last ten games, with an average of 70.9 points scored and 73.9 points allowed. Their last five games were particularly troubling, as they went 0-5, averaging just 67.4 points while allowing 73.4. In contrast, the Green Wave had a slightly better record of 5-5 over their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak. Tulane averaged 70.0 points scored and 76.7 points allowed during this period.

When examining home and away performance, Temple's home record stood at 16-14, while Tulane's away record was 17-13. The Owls had struggled at home recently, with a record of 1-4 in their last five home games. Tulane, on the other hand, had a more balanced away record of 3-2 in their last five road games.

The two teams had faced each other earlier in the season, with Tulane winning the previous matchup 77-66 on February 12, 2026. This added an extra layer of intrigue to the game, as Temple sought to avenge that defeat. Historically, the teams were tied at 1-1 in their last two meetings, with Temple winning 80-77 in their earlier encounter in January 2025.

In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the overall health of both teams can often play a crucial role in such matchups. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Temple favored by 4.5 points, with a total set at 144.5. The home moneyline was listed at -198.0, while Tulane's was at 164.0.

The conditions at the Liacouras Center were conducive to a high-energy game, and Temple capitalized on this by establishing an early lead and maintaining control throughout the contest. The Owls' offense was efficient, and they executed their game plan effectively, leading to a significant scoring advantage.

As the game progressed, Temple continued to expand their lead, showcasing their depth and versatility. Key plays included a series of free throws and jump shots that kept the momentum firmly in their favor. The scoring plays highlighted the Owls' ability to penetrate the defense and convert opportunities, while Tulane struggled to keep pace.

Overall, this game served as a critical moment for Temple, allowing them to regain confidence after a difficult stretch. The victory not only improved their standing but also provided a glimpse of their potential as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEM -4.5	144.5 o -110 / u -110	Tulane Green Wave +164 · Temple Owls -198

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Leaders

PointsAiden Tobiason21Temple Owls
AssistsDerrian Ford5Temple Owls
ReboundsAiden Tobiason7Temple Owls
PointsRowan Brumbaugh14Tulane Green Wave
AssistsRowan Brumbaugh7Tulane Green Wave
ReboundsScotty Middleton4Tulane Green Wave

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 3-7Streak L670.9 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-4 at home

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
W70-64at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 24

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 5-5Streak L270 scored · 76.7 allowed per game3-2 away

L62-90at South Florida BullsMar 1
L56-90vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 26
W81-75vs Rice OwlsFeb 22
W77-71at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 20
W55-54at UAB BlazersFeb 15
W77-66vs Temple OwlsFeb 12
L61-75vs Wichita State ShockersFeb 8
W78-76at Memphis TigersFeb 1
L83-97vs South Florida BullsJan 29
L70-73at Charlotte 49ersJan 24

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	Tulane Green Wave	Temple Owls
Field goals	21-56	31-58
Field goal %	38	53
Three-pointers	6-22	13-26
Three-point %	27	50
Free throws	12-15	14-18
Free throw %	80	78
Rebounds	23	41
Offensive rebounds	4	7
Defensive rebounds	19	34
Assists	16	18
Steals	3	6
Blocks	3	4
Turnovers	7	9
Team turnovers	0	3
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	10
Fast-break points	8	8
Points in the paint	26	34
Fouls	13	14
Largest lead	2	34
Lead changes	8	8
Time in front	4	85

How the scoring went

2nd Half32-45Derrian Ford makes driving layup (Aiden Tobiason assists)
2nd Half32-48Gavin Griffiths makes 28-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half32-49Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half32-50Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half35-50Tyler Ringgold makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half35-53Gavin Griffiths makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half37-53Curtis Williams Jr. makes 9-foot pullup jump shot (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half39-53Percy Daniels makes 6-foot dunk (Asher Woods assists)
2nd Half39-55Aiden Tobiason makes layup
2nd Half39-58Jordan Mason makes 24-foot three point jumper (Aiden Tobiason assists)
2nd Half41-58Percy Daniels makes 4-foot dunk (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half41-61Aiden Tobiason makes 23-foot three point jumper (Gavin Griffiths assists)
2nd Half42-61Curtis Williams Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-61Curtis Williams Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-62Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half43-63Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half43-66Derrian Ford makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Mason assists)
2nd Half43-68Aiden Tobiason makes 5-foot dunk (Gavin Griffiths assists)
2nd Half43-70Babatunde Durodola makes layup (Gavin Griffiths assists)
2nd Half43-72Babatunde Durodola makes layup (Jordan Mason assists)
2nd Half46-72Curtis Williams Jr. makes 27-foot three point jumper (Percy Daniels assists)
2nd Half47-72Scotty Middleton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-74Derrian Ford makes driving layup
2nd Half49-74KJ Greene makes driving layup
2nd Half49-77Masiah Gilyard makes 24-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half49-78Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half49-79Derrian Ford makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-82Masiah Gilyard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half50-82Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half51-82Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half51-84Jordan Mason makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half51-85Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half52-85Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-85Rowan Brumbaugh makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-85Curtis Williams Jr. makes 16-foot jumper (Rowan Brumbaugh assists)
2nd Half57-85Rowan Brumbaugh makes driving layup
2nd Half57-87Derrian Ford makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half57-89Jordan Mason makes 12-foot jumper
2nd Half58-89Josiah Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half60-89Josiah Moore makes driving layup