NCAAB · Final

UAB Blazers Defeat Temple Owls in Close Contest

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Liacouras Center

UAB Blazers 76, Temple Owls 71, 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 UAB Blazers vs Temple Owls?

UAB Blazers beat Temple Owls 76-71 at Liacouras Center on February 18, 2026.

Who was favored in UAB Blazers vs Temple Owls?

Temple Owls were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.

In an exciting matchup at the Liacouras Center, the UAB Blazers triumphed over the Temple Owls with a final score of 76-71. This victory marks UAB's second consecutive win against Temple, having previously defeated them 80-64 in their last meeting on February 23, 2025. The Blazers improved their season record to 18-10, while the Owls fell to 15-12.

Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. The Temple Owls had a record of 5-5 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game losing streak. They averaged 70.4 points scored and 70.3 points allowed during this stretch. Their recent games included a narrow loss to the North Texas Mean Green, where they fell 62-65, and a defeat against the Tulane Green Wave, losing 66-77. At home, Temple's record stood at 2-3 over their last five games, with an average of 72.8 points scored and 74.6 points allowed.

In contrast, the UAB Blazers had a more favorable record of 6-4 in their last ten games, though they were coming off a loss against the Tulane Green Wave, where they lost 54-55. UAB averaged 74.3 points scored and 74.9 points allowed in their recent ten-game stretch. Notably, they maintained a strong away record of 5-0, showcasing their ability to perform on the road.

The opening odds for the game were provided by DraftKings, listing Temple as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5. The total points line was set at 143.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. Temple's moneyline was -120, while UAB's was set at +100.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their key players. The game conditions were not detailed, but the atmosphere at the Liacouras Center typically provides a competitive environment for home games.

As the game unfolded, the scoring plays highlighted key moments that contributed to UAB's victory. Aiden Tobiason's dunk gave UAB a crucial lead at 69-68 in the second half, followed by Chance Westry's floating jump shot that extended the lead to 71-68. UAB continued to capitalize on free throws, with Westry and Jacob Meyer contributing to the scoreline, ultimately sealing the win with a driving layup from Derrian Ford.

The matchup showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with UAB demonstrating resilience and the ability to close out the game effectively. Fans of both teams will be looking ahead to see how they can build on this performance as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	TEM -1.5	143.5 o -110 / u -110	UAB Blazers +100 · Temple Owls -120

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Leaders

PointsJordan Mason18Temple Owls
AssistsDerrian Ford3Temple Owls
ReboundsJamai Felt10Temple Owls
PointsChance Westry24UAB Blazers
AssistsChance Westry8UAB Blazers
ReboundsDayjaun Anderson7UAB Blazers

Recent form

Temple Owls

Last 10: 5-5Streak L270.4 scored · 70.3 allowed per game2-3 at home

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
L53-55at Memphis TigersJan 15
W75-67vs East Carolina PiratesJan 8

UAB Blazers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.3 scored · 74.9 allowed per game5-0 away

L54-55vs Tulane Green WaveFeb 15
W68-63at Tulsa Golden HurricaneFeb 12
W71-65vs Rice OwlsFeb 8
L80-90vs Memphis TigersFeb 6
W72-68at North Texas Mean GreenFeb 1
W83-73at UTSA RoadrunnersJan 29
L69-82vs South Florida BullsJan 23
L77-99vs Tulsa Golden HurricaneJan 18
W82-69at Tulane Green WaveJan 15
W87-85at East Carolina PiratesJan 11

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	UAB Blazers	Temple Owls
Field goals	28-56	29-65
Field goal %	50	45
Three-pointers	5-16	1-15
Three-point %	31	7
Free throws	15-19	12-19
Free throw %	79	63
Rebounds	31	37
Offensive rebounds	5	13
Defensive rebounds	26	24
Assists	15	11
Steals	5	5
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	6	5
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	5
Fast-break points	8	4
Points in the paint	36	52
Fouls	18	16
Largest lead	10	7
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	64	32

How the scoring went

2nd Half43-41Jamai Felt makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half45-41Chance Westry makes layup
2nd Half45-42Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half45-43Babatunde Durodola makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half45-45Jordan Mason makes driving layup (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half47-45Daniel Rivera makes layup
2nd Half48-45Daniel Rivera makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-46Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-47Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-47Chance Westry makes driving layup
2nd Half50-49Derrian Ford makes layup
2nd Half51-49Evan Chatman makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-49Evan Chatman makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-51Aiden Tobiason makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half54-51Quaran McPherson makes driving layup
2nd Half55-51Quaran McPherson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-53Jordan Mason makes driving layup (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half55-54Jordan Mason makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-56Jordan Mason makes driving layup
2nd Half58-56Jacob Meyer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chance Westry assists)
2nd Half58-59Jordan Mason makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half60-59Jacob Meyer makes 6-foot hook shot (Chance Westry assists)
2nd Half60-61Jamai Felt makes 2-foot dunk (Derrian Ford assists)
2nd Half63-61Chance Westry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Salim London assists)
2nd Half63-62Masiah Gilyard makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-63Masiah Gilyard makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-63Chance Westry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-63Chance Westry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-64Aiden Tobiason makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-64Jacob Meyer makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half67-66Jordan Mason makes layup (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half69-66Chance Westry makes driving layup
2nd Half69-68Aiden Tobiason makes 2-foot dunk (Babatunde Durodola assists)
2nd Half71-68Chance Westry makes 4-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half71-69Derrian Ford makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half73-69Evan Chatman makes layup (Chance Westry assists)
2nd Half74-69Chance Westry makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half75-69Chance Westry makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-69Jacob Meyer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-71Derrian Ford makes driving layup