Rice Owls to Face Temple Owls at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia Showdown

As the Rice Owls prepare to face off against the Temple Owls at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. The Rice Owls have shown fluctuating performance in their past games, which could be pivotal when they step onto the court.

In their last encounter against the Ragin' Cajuns, Rice fell short with 67 points compared to their opponent's 84. Despite a strong three-point percentage of 42 percent, they struggled inside the paint and from two-point range, shooting only 34 percent. Additionally, turnovers were an issue as they posted a one-to-one assist-turnover ratio.

However, looking back at their game before that against Prairie View A&M Panthers shows a different story. The Rice team excelled with an impressive field goal percentage of 52 percent and dominated inside with 48 points in paint. Their free-throw accuracy was also notable at 90 percent.

The most recent away game for Rice was encouraging as well; they secured a victory over Northwestern State Demons by scoring 76 points while maintaining high efficiency from two-point range (62 percent) and overall field goals (51 percent). Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident as they scored ten fast break points and capitalized on turnovers.

The upcoming match presents an opportunity for Rice to leverage its strengths—particularly its shooting efficiency—and address areas such as ball handling and interior defense. Playing away from home adds another layer of challenge but also serves as a chance for them to demonstrate resilience and adaptability.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on January 20th at Liacouras Center starting at 7 PM Eastern Time on ESPN+. With both teams eager to assert dominance on the court, it promises to be an engaging battle between these two competitors.