Can the Temple Owls Bounce Back After a Close Encounter at Liacouras Center?

In a tightly contested matchup, the Temple Owls fell short against the Memphis Tigers with a final score of 84-77. The Owls now stand with an even record, while the Tigers improved their standing. Despite a valiant effort in the second half to close the gap, it wasn't enough to secure victory on their home court.

The game at Liacouras Center saw an intense battle where both teams fought hard to dominate each half. The Tigers came out strong, putting up 45 points in the first half compared to the Owls' 27. However, Temple showed resilience and determination as they stormed back with an impressive 50 points in the second half. Unfortunately for Owl fans, this surge was countered by Memphis's consistent performance throughout the game.

Temple's offensive efforts were led by their ability to convert from inside, scoring 32 points in paint and achieving a commendable field goal percentage of 42 percent overall. They also excelled at free throws with an impressive accuracy rate of 80 percent but struggled beyond the arc with only seven three-pointers made from twenty-seven attempts for a three-point shooting percentage of just 26 percent.

Defensively, Temple managed eight steals and two blocks but committed more personal fouls than their opponents (26 compared to Memphis's 20), which may have contributed to their defeat despite having more total rebounds (43) than Memphis (35). The Owls also had difficulty maintaining possession as evidenced by their eighteen turnovers during play.

The visiting Tigers capitalized on these turnovers scoring twenty-two points off them and displayed strong defensive skills themselves with fifteen steals and four blocks. Their shooting was efficient from two-point range hitting sixty-one percent of those shots while also making ten three-pointers for thirty-four percent accuracy from downtown.

As fans look ahead, they can mark their calendars for when Temple will take on Charlotte 49ers next at Liacouras Center located at Philadelphia PA zip code:19121 on February 11th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be available for viewing on ESPN+ over internet broadcast networks ensuring that supporters won't miss any action as Temple aims to return stronger after this tough loss.