On Tuesday, November 25, Temple’s men’s basketball team is scheduled to compete against Princeton at the ESPN Events Invitational. The matchup will take place at the State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida, starting at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Fans can catch the action live on ESPNU or listen through OwlSports.com/listen for live audio updates and StatBroadcast for real-time statistics.
Last Game Recap for Temple
In their previous outing, Temple faced a challenging match against UC San Diego, resulting in a 91–76 defeat. The Owls struggled early, exchanging leads before UC San Diego took control. By halftime, the Tritons led 47–36 after a strong closing run.
During the second half, UC San Diego intensified their offense, particularly with Leo Beath scoring 14 consecutive points. Masiah Gilyard stood out for Temple, scoring a season-high 16 points, including a notable four-point play. Gavin Griffiths also contributed significantly, scoring in double digits for the fifth time this season and maintaining an average of 12.6 points per game. In terms of rebounding, Temple excelled on the offensive glass with a 10–2 advantage in offensive rebounds.
Scouting Princeton
Princeton enters this matchup after suffering an 88–64 loss to Bradley. The Tigers’ guards, Jackson Hickie and Jack Stanton, combined for 31 points during that game. However, they struggled from beyond the arc, with Bradley outpacing them 14–7 in three-pointers made.
This season, Princeton secured victories against Bucknell (73–63), John Jay (100–59), and Northeastern (70–57). Earlier in the season, they faced No. 25 Kansas, falling 76–57 in that contest. Junior Dalen Davis leads Princeton’s offense with an impressive average of 16.5 points per game.
Last season, Princeton finished with a record of 19–11, including an 8–6 mark in Ivy League play. They were narrowly defeated by Yale in the Ivy League Tournament, concluding the game 59–57. Over the past four years, Princeton has been recognized for winning three Ivy League titles and progressed to the Sweet Sixteen in 2023. Freshman guard Sebastian Whitfield is averaging 5.4 points per game this season.
Coaching and Historical Context
The Tigers are led by Head Coach Mitch Henderson, who is in his 15th season. He ranks second all-time for wins in the program’s history. The upcoming game against Temple presents an opportunity for both teams to improve their standings at this competitive invitation.
