Temple Takes on Florida Atlantic in a Battle of the Owls at Dickies Arena

As the Temple Owls prepare to face off against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Dickies Arena, fans can expect an intense matchup. Temple's recent performance has shown both resilience and areas for improvement. In their last game, they secured a narrow victory over Charlotte 49ers with a final score of 58-54, showcasing their ability to maintain a lead under pressure. Their defense was solid with three blocks and six steals, but they struggled from the free-throw line with only 52 percent accuracy.

In their second-to-last game against SMU Mustangs, Temple displayed offensive prowess by putting up 75 points and shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field. They were particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting half of their three-point attempts. Additionally, they demonstrated strong defensive skills with eight blocks and fourteen steals.

However, in their first-round game against UTSA Roadrunners, while they emerged victorious with a score of 64-61, there were concerns as well. The team shot just 36 percent from the field and had nine turnovers which could have been costly in a closer contest.

The upcoming game is crucial for Temple as it presents an opportunity to build on their winning momentum while addressing weaknesses such as free throw shooting and ball handling under pressure.

Dickies Arena could play a significant role in this encounter; although it is not home ground for either team – both being named 'Owls' – familiarity from previous games may give Temple an edge over Florida Atlantic.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup on March 16th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth or tune into ESPN2 at 9:00 PM CT to watch these two teams battle it out on court.