Can Temple Owls Overcome UTSA Roadrunners at Convocation Center?

As the Temple Owls prepare to face off against the UTSA Roadrunners, fans are eager to see if their team can carry forward their momentum. The upcoming clash at the UTSA Convocation Center in San Antonio promises to be a riveting encounter.

The Owls have shown a mixed bag of performances in their recent outings. In their last game against Wichita State, they managed to secure a win with 72 points, showcasing resilience by pushing the game into overtime and coming out on top. Their defense was notable for limiting turnovers and grabbing an impressive 52 rebounds, but shooting accuracy was a concern as they only hit 32 percent from the field and 24 percent from beyond the arc.

In contrast, when playing as hosts against UTSA previously, Temple demonstrated offensive prowess by scoring 83 points with better shooting efficiency – 45 percent overall from the field and an improved 38 percent from three-point range. Their ability to convert opportunities into points was evident with a higher assists turnover ratio of 2.5.

However, consistency is key for Temple; in another recent match-up against Florida Atlantic University (FAU), they fell short despite maintaining good free-throw accuracy at 87 percent. The team's performance fluctuated throughout these games in terms of both offensive execution and defensive solidity.

Playing away at San Antonio could pose additional challenges for Temple Owls. The venue has been known to rally behind its home team – creating an electrifying atmosphere that could potentially influence game dynamics.

Fans can catch this exciting match-up scheduled on March 10th at 3:00 PM Eastern Time on ESPN+. With both teams looking to assert dominance early on, it will be interesting to see how Temple adapts its strategy away from home and whether they can exploit any weaknesses in the Roadrunners' armor while shoring up their own vulnerabilities.