Can Temple Owls Outmaneuver Memphis Tigers at Liacouras Center?

As the Temple Owls prepare to host the Memphis Tigers at the Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a recent slump in form. The Owls have shown a mixed bag of performances in their past games, with an evident struggle in maintaining consistency on both ends of the court.

In their last outing against Nevada's Wolf Pack, the Owls fell short with 56 points to Nevada's 80. A concerning statistic for Temple was their field goal percentage which stood at a mere 28 percent and an even more troubling two-point field goal percentage of just 24 percent. Their three-point shooting was slightly better at 32 percent but still leaves room for improvement.

The game prior saw them scoring more efficiently with 63 points on a field goal percentage of 36 percent against Old Dominion's Monarchs. However, they were outplayed as Old Dominion racked up an impressive 78 points with a strong inside game reflected by their 60 percent two-point shooting accuracy.

Against Portland Pilots, it was defense that shone through for Temple; they managed to secure a narrow victory by one point (55-54), thanks largely to creating turnovers and scoring 23 points off them. Despite this win, offensive concerns were evident as they shot only 32 percent from the field and had low second-chance point numbers.

Looking ahead to the matchup against Memphis Tigers, it is clear that Temple needs to find its rhythm offensively while continuing its aggressive defensive play. The home advantage at Liacouras Center could provide the boost needed for improved shooting percentages and overall play execution.

Temple fans should expect an intense battle where every possession will count. With strategic adjustments and focus on capitalizing on turnovers while improving shot selection, there is potential for an exciting game where Temple could emerge victorious if they play to their strengths.

The upcoming clash is scheduled for February 9th and will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN2 (channel number:209). Fans can catch all the action live from Philadelphia’s own Liacouras Center as both teams vie for dominance on this anticipated evening.