Temple Owls to Host Wichita State Shockers at Liacouras Center in Men's Basketball Clash

As the Temple Owls prepare to welcome the Wichita State Shockers to the Liacouras Center for an exciting men's basketball game, fans are eager to see if the home team can turn their recent performance trends around. The upcoming match, scheduled for January 7th, promises a competitive atmosphere where both teams will strive for victory.

Analyzing past games reveals that Temple has been struggling with consistency. In their last three outings, they've experienced mixed results. Against Portland Pilots, they managed a narrow win with a score of 55-54 despite shooting only 32 percent from beyond the arc and 56 percent from the free-throw line. However, this victory was overshadowed by losses in other games; against Old Dominion Monarchs and Nevada Wolf Pack where they scored 63 and 56 points respectively but allowed significantly more on defense.

One concerning trend is Temple's shooting accuracy; field goal percentages have been low across these games – as poor as approximately 28 percent against Nevada. Their three-point shooting has also been inconsistent, fluctuating around the low thirties percentile range.

Defensively, there are areas of improvement needed as well. The Owls have given up an average of over seventy points in these matches while being outrebounded by opponents like Old Dominion who grabbed forty-two rebounds to Temple's thirty-three.

The Liacouras Center could provide a much-needed boost for Temple Owls with its home-court advantage playing a pivotal role in energizing players and fans alike. To secure a win against Wichita State Shockers, it will be crucial for Temple to tighten up their defense and improve shot selection.

Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN Networks or attend in person at Liacouras Center located at Philadelphia on January 7th at 18:00 local time (GMT+0). This game is not just about winning but also regaining momentum as conference play heats up.