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Temple Owls Set to Battle South Florida Bulls at Yuengling Center

As the Temple Owls prepare to face off against the South Florida Bulls at the Yuengling Center, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their defensive prowess and capitalize on turnovers. The Owls have shown a consistent ability to disrupt their opponents' game plans, as evidenced by racking up 12 steals in their recent narrow victory over Portland Pilots with a score of 55-54. Despite this win, there's room for improvement on offense where they only managed a field goal percentage of 32 percent and a three-point percentage of 23 percent.


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The previous games have highlighted some areas that need attention. In their matchup against Old Dominion Monarchs, the Owls struggled defensively, allowing 78 points and losing by a significant margin. Their field goal percentage was slightly better at 36 percent but still below what is needed for consistent victories.


Against Nevada Wolf Pack, Temple's offensive woes continued with an even lower field goal percentage of 28 percent. However, they showed tenacity on the boards with an impressive count of offensive rebounds which could be crucial in tight games.


The upcoming game presents an opportunity for Temple to tighten up their shooting while maintaining strong defensive pressure and rebounding efforts. The venue being away from home adds another layer of challenge but also serves as a chance for the team to come together and secure an important win on the road.


Fans can catch all the action live from Tampa's Yuengling Center on January 5th via ESPN+ broadcast network. With both teams looking to assert themselves early in January, it promises to be an intriguing encounter filled with strategic plays and intense competition.

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