Roadrunners Set to Clash with Temple Owls at Liacouras Center

As the UTSA Roadrunners prepare to face off against the Temple Owls at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, fans are eager to see how their team will perform on February 18th. The Roadrunners have shown a mix of challenges and potential in their recent outings, which could make for an intriguing matchup.

Looking back at their past performances, UTSA has displayed a fluctuating trend. In their last game against the Black Knights, they fell short with 53 points compared to Army's 63. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, they managed to secure more total rebounds (40) than points scored. However, shooting accuracy was an issue as they only hit 31 percent from the field and a mere 17 percent from beyond the arc.

In contrast, during their visit to Oregon State's Gill Coliseum against the Beavers, UTSA put up a closer fight but still came up short by one point (65-66). They improved their field goal percentage slightly to 43 percent and shot better from three-point range at 36 percent but struggled from the free-throw line with just 44 percent accuracy.

The most promising performance came two games ago when UTSA tallied an impressive 84 points against Little Rock's Trojans. Although it wasn't enough for victory as they conceded 93 points, there was a notable improvement in three-point shooting where they achieved a solid rate of 41 percent.

UTSA's ability to rebound consistently has been one of its strengths throughout these games. However, turnovers have been problematic; maintaining possession will be crucial if they are going to compete effectively against Temple.

The upcoming game promises excitement and is set for broadcast on ESPN+. Fans can catch all the action live online as both teams battle it out on Saturday evening at Liacouras Center – home court advantage for Temple Owls may play its part but expect UTSA Roadrunners to come prepared and ready for redemption after recent setbacks.