Temple Owls Set to Challenge Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse

As the Temple Owls prepare to face off against the Rice Owls at Tudor Fieldhouse, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and statistics will play a crucial role. Temple's performance in their last few games has shown both resilience and areas for improvement that could influence the outcome of this matchup.

In their most recent game, Temple displayed strong offensive capabilities, scoring 83 points against the Roadrunners with an impressive 45 percent field goal percentage and a notable 38 percent from beyond the arc. Their ability to convert from free-throw line stood at 68 percent, which is consistent with their performance over previous games. The team also demonstrated an ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 13 points off turnovers thanks to their eight steals.

Defensively, while they managed only four blocks compared to five by their opponents, they held strong with a total of 38 rebounds—21 defensive and 11 offensive. This rebounding capability has been consistent across games; however, it's worth noting that in an earlier match against Charlotte's 49ers, they were outrebounded by four boards.

One area where Temple has excelled is in maintaining ball control. Against UTSA Roadrunners and Charlotte's team alike, they kept turnovers low (six and five respectively) while ensuring high assists turnover ratios (2.5 against UTSA).

The upcoming game will test Temple’s ability to maintain these positive trends away from home soil. Playing as guests at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston may present challenges; however, if past performances are any indication, fans can expect a competitive spirit from the Temple Owls as they aim for another win on their record.

The scheduled date for this exciting encounter is February 29th at Tudor Fieldhouse in Houston. Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ESPN+ for live coverage starting at 1:00 AM Eastern Time (US/Eastern).