Rice Owls Set to Clash with Temple Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the Temple Owls at the Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward the momentum from their recent performances. The upcoming game, scheduled for January 20th, is poised to be a pivotal moment for Rice as they seek redemption on the court.

Looking back at Rice's past games provides insight into their potential strategy against Temple. On December 23rd, despite a valiant effort, Rice fell short against Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns with a final score of 67-84. The statistics reveal that while Rice struggled with field goal percentage at 38 percent and two-point shots at only 35 percent accuracy, they showed proficiency from beyond the arc hitting an impressive 42 percent of three-point attempts.

In contrast, during their December 21st game against Prairie View A&M Panthers, Rice showcased what they are capable of when firing on all cylinders. Dominating with an astounding victory of 82-56 over PVAMU highlighted by an exceptional field goal percentage of 52 and two-point shot accuracy soaring to 65 percent. Their defensive prowess was evident as well; they outrebounded PVAMU by a significant margin (47 rebounds for RICE compared to PVAMU's mere 26), which could be crucial in their upcoming match-up.

The most telling performance came on December 16th when RICE took down Northwestern State Demons decisively with a scoreline reading in favor of RICE at 76-51. This game underscored RICE's ability to control both ends of the floor – converting efficiently inside paint (61 percent two-point shooting) and maintaining robust defense that limited NWST’s scoring opportunities.

Temple will not make it easy for them though; known for their tenacity and home-court advantage in Philadelphia could play into TEM’s hands. However, if RICE can replicate its high-percentage shooting from inside paint and maintain defensive solidity as demonstrated in previous games while also capitalizing on turnovers which have been a strong suit (points off turnovers were notable against NWST), there is every reason for optimism among fans.

The clash between these two teams promises excitement and is sure not to disappoint basketball enthusiasts looking forward to witnessing this showdown live or through broadcast networks like ESPN+. Make sure you mark your calendars for January 20th at precisely seven o'clock PM Eastern Time when these teams take center stage at Liacouras Center located in Philadelphia – it’s certainly one you wouldn’t want to miss!