Live Updates For Boston College Men's Basketball's Matchup at Temple

The Eagles are looking to get momentum back against the Owls on Saturday afternoon.

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The Boston College Eagles (1-2) men’s basketball team is looking to get back in the win column as it travels to Philadelphia, Pa., to take on the Temple Owls (2-0) on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles are coming off a 60-59 loss to the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils at home on Tuesday night. CCSU scored a layup with 3.2 seconds left to take the lead and BC missed a jumper as time expired to cement the loss. 

Boston College also lost its season opener at Florida Atlantic 83-78 in overtime on Nov. 3 and won its home opener over The Citadel 76-47 on Nov. 6. 

Temple, on the other hand, has won both games it has played so far this season, both at home. The Owls earned a 83-65 win over Delaware State on Nov. 5 and a 90-63 win over La Salle on Tuesday night. 

This is the second game of a home-and-home series for the two teams. In the first game on Nov. 15, 2024, Boston College defeated Temple 72-69 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass. 

It will also be the first time that Boston College has played at Liacouras Center since 2003.  

This is the sixth all-time meeting between the two teams. Temple leads the all-time series 4-1.

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2nd

• 0:00 | Boston College beats Temple 76-71.

• 4:12 | The Eagles might have this won. BC leads 66-55 and time is ticking for the Owls to attempt a comeback. If Boston College holds on, it'll be a good bounce back win after its loss to CCSU.

• 8:24 | BC leads Temple 57-48. The Owls have gotten close a couple of times, but have not been able to gain a lead.

• 11:54 | Boston College holds its lead over Temple 47-44.

• 13:45 | At the first media timeout of the second half, Boston College leads Temple 45-41. The Owls have outshot the Eagles 10-9 in the half.

1st

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• 0:00 | At halftime, Boston College leads Temple 36-31. The Owls have missed 12 of their last 13 shot attempts.

• 3:29 | The Eagles maintain their lead over the Owls 29-24. Temple has been on a 5:47 scoring drought and has missed its last 10 field goal attempts.

• 7:34 | Boston College's shooting challenges that have plagued the team all season are starting to show. The Eagles lead the Owls 23-20 after a three-pointer by Chase Forte, but the Owls are on a 6-3 run.

• 11:32 | BC still leads Temple 20-14. The Eagles are currently shooting 50% from the floor and from behind the arc.

• 14:40 | At the first media timeout, Boston College holds a 15-8 lead over Temple. Guard Fred Payne is leading the way early with nine points, all three-pointers.

Pregame

• Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. ET.

How to Watch

Who: Boston College Eagles and Temple Owls

When: Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET

Where: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pa.

TV: ESPN+

Radio: WEEI 850 AM

Last Outing, Temple: The Owls earned their second win of the season over the La Salle Explorers 90-63 on Tuesday night. 

Last Outing, Boston College: The Eagles suffered their season loss of the season at the hands of the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils 60-59 on Tuesday night. 

Last Meeting: The last time these two teams met was during the 2024-25 regular season on Nov. 15, 2024. Boston College defeated Temple 72-69 at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Mass.

Boston College's Next 5 Games:  at Temple (Nov. 15), vs. Hampton (Nov. 18), vs. Davidson in Charleston Classic (Nov. 21), vs. Tulane/Utah State in Charleston Classic (Nov. 23), vs. Harvard (Nov. 26). 

Temple’s Next 5 Games: vs. Boston College (Nov. 15), vs. Hofstra (Nov. 19), vs. UC San Diego in ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 24), vs. Bradley/Princeton in ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 25), vs. TBD In ESPN Events Invitational (Nov. 26).