Temple vs. UCF: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Temple Owls (15-14, 9-7 AAC) host the UCF Knights (16-12, 7-9 AAC) in AAC action at Liacouras Center, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Temple lost its most recent game to Cincinnati, 88-83 in OT, on Wednesday. Damian Dunn was its top scorer with 34 points. UCF won its most recent game against Tulsa, 68-49, on Sunday. Taylor Hendricks was its top scorer with 25 points.
When is Temple vs. UCF and when does it start?
This game between the Owls and Knights will begin on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Temple vs. UCF
The Owls and Knights will take to the floor at Liacouras Center for this matchup on March 2, and if you want to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPNU.
Temple Owls vs. UCF Knights Game Preview
Temple Stats, Odds & Insights
Temple has a +9 scoring differential, putting up 70.1 points per game (215th in college basketball) and giving up 69.8 (175th in college basketball).
The Owls post only 4.2 more points than the Knights allow (65.9).
Temple hits 8.1 three-pointers per game (108th in college basketball), 1.6 more than its opponents (6.5).
The Owls are scoring 73.0 points per game at home. Away from home, they are averaging 67.8 points per contest.
On offense, Temple has increased its output a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 72.2 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 70.1 it has put up over the course of this season.
UCF Stats, Odds & Insights
UCF has a +175 scoring differential, topping opponents by 6.2 points per game. It is putting up 72.1 points per game, 173rd in college basketball, and is allowing 65.9 per outing to rank 66th in college basketball.
The Knights’ 72.1 points per game are only 2.3 more than the Owls allow.
UCF hits 2.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 9.0 (39th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
At home, the Knights score 76.8 points per game. On the road, they score 67.7.
UCF is scoring 72.2 points per game in its past 10 games, which is 0.1 more than its average for the season (72.1).
Owls Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalif Battle | 27 | 18.0 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| Damian Dunn | 28 | 15.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
| Jamille Reynolds | 19 | 9.9 | 5.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| Zach Hicks | 29 | 9.3 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.4 |
| Hysier Miller | 29 | 8.8 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Knights Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hendricks | 28 | 15.3 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Ithiel Horton | 28 | 12.5 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| C.J. Kelly | 28 | 12.2 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.9 |
| Darius Johnson | 19 | 10.4 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| Brandon Suggs | 26 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
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