Clash at Liacouras Center: Temple Owls to Host Ole Miss Rebels in Men's Basketball Showdown
As the Temple Owls prepare to host the Ole Miss Rebels at the Liacouras Center, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an electrifying game of basketball. The upcoming match on November 22nd is set against a backdrop of recent performances that provide a mixed bag of expectations for the Owls.
In their last outing on November 18th, the Owls fell short against Columbia Lions with a score of 73-78. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways for Temple. Their free throw accuracy was impressive at 86 percent, and they managed to rack up seven steals and four blocks. However, their field goal percentage stood at just 36 percent and they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 33 percent success rate from three-point land.
The previous game against Drexel Dragons on November 15th showcased Temple's defensive prowess with ten steals and an ability to keep turnovers low – only five throughout the game. Yet again though, shooting was an issue as they hit just under one-third of their attempts from both two-point range (31 percent) and three-point range (31 percent).
A glimmer of hope shone through in their performance against Navy Midshipmen on November 11th where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 75-68. The team showed better shooting efficiency with a field goal percentage standing at 41 percent and matched this offensive output with solid defense – eight steals and three blocks.
Looking ahead to face Ole Miss Rebels, it is clear that if Temple wants to secure victory in front of their home crowd, shooting efficiency needs improvement. They have demonstrated that they can perform under pressure by maintaining high free throw percentages across games which could be crucial in tight situations.
The defense has been consistently active for TEM but converting these efforts into points off turnovers will be key; especially considering how close past games have been decided by small margins.
For fans looking forward to supporting their team live or through broadcast networks like ESPN+, mark your calendars for tip-off scheduled at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at 8:30 PM local time. This matchup promises intensity as both teams vie for dominance on the court; it's one you won't want to miss!