The Temple Owls (3-0) will try to build on a three-game win streak when they host the Columbia Lions (2-2) on November 18, 2023 at Liacouras Center.
In its previous game, Temple beat Drexel on Tuesday, 66-64. Hysier Miller scored a team-high 19 points (and contributed four assists and six boards). Columbia was victorious in its previous game versus SUNY-Delhi, 105-60, on Wednesday. Zinou Bedri was its leading scorer with 20 points.
When is Temple vs. Columbia and when does it start?
This game between the Owls and Lions will happen on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Temple vs. Columbia
The Owls and Lions will hit the floor at Liacouras Center for this matchup on November 18, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Temple Owls vs. Columbia Lions Game Preview
Temple Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Offensively, Temple was the 224th-ranked team in the country (69.6 points per game) last year. On defense, it was 179th (70.2 points allowed per game).
Last year, the Owls scored 69.6 points per game, 6.2 fewer points than the 75.8 the Lions allowed.
Last year, Temple was 112th in the nation in 3-point makes (8.0 per game) and 240th in 3-point percentage (33.0%).
The Owls put up 72.0 points per game last year at home, which was 3.0 more points than they averaged when playing on the road (69.0).
Columbia Stats, Odds & Insights (2022-23)
Columbia ranked 276th in college basketball last year with 67.8 points per game. At the other end of the court, it ranked 324th with 75.8 points allowed per game.
The Lions put up an average of 67.8 points per game last year, only 2.4 fewer points than the 70.2 the Owls allowed.
With 7.8 treys per game, Columbia ranked 133rd in college basketball. It sported a 31.7% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranked 305th in college basketball.
The Lions put up more points at home (70.4 per game) than away (65.0) last season.
Owls Key Players (2022-23)
| 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 | 31 | 15.3 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| Jamille Reynolds | 22 | 10.1 | 5.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| Zach Hicks | 32 | 9.6 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 2.5 |
| Hysier Miller | 32 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Lions Key Players (2022-23
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa | 29 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Avery Brown | 29 | 9.7 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Zinou Bedri | 27 | 8.2 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Liam Murphy | 16 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Zavian McLean | 26 | 7.0 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 |
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