Temple Owls Set to Clash with UAB Blazers at Liacouras Center

As the Temple Owls prepare to host the UAB Blazers at the Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent momentum. The Owls have shown a mix of resilience and offensive prowess in their past games, which could be pivotal in their upcoming matchup.

In their last game against Wichita State Shockers, the Owls secured a victory in overtime with a final score of 72-66. Despite shooting only 32 percent from the field and 24 percent from beyond the arc, they managed to grab an impressive total of 52 rebounds and scored 16 fast-break points. Their tenacity on defense was evident as they tallied seven steals.

The previous home game saw an even more dominant performance by Temple against UTSA Roadrunners, where they emerged victorious with an 83-77 scoreline. The team improved its shooting efficiency to 45 percent from the field and showed remarkable accuracy from three-point range at 38 percent. Their fast-paced offense was on full display as they scored 19 fast-break points while maintaining a strong assist-to-turnover ratio of 2.5.

However, consistency remains a challenge for Temple as evidenced by their performance against Florida Atlantic University (FAU). Although they shot well at 42 percent overall and an excellent free throw percentage of 87, it wasn't enough to secure a win, ending with a score of 68-80.

The upcoming game promises to be exciting as both teams bring unique strengths onto the court. The Liacouras Center has been favorable for Temple; its energetic home crowd could provide an extra boost for them.

Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for March 7th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on ESPN2. With both teams looking to assert dominance in conference play, this is one game you won't want to miss!