Rice Owls Set to Clash with Temple Owls in Fort Worth Showdown

As the Rice Owls prepare for their upcoming encounter with the Temple Owls at Dickies Arena, fans are eager to see if they can maintain their momentum following a nail-biting victory against North Texas Mean Green. The game, which ended 61-59 in favor of Rice, showcased a team that thrives under pressure and is capable of closing out tight games.

The statistics from the previous match against North Texas reveal a team that is defensively astute, managing 13 steals and limiting turnovers to just one as a team. However, there's room for improvement on offense; shooting at 38 percent from the field and only making 57 percent of free throws could be areas of concern. Despite these figures, Rice managed to score 30 points in the paint and capitalized on turnovers by adding another 16 points to their tally.

In contrast, when looking at their performance against UAB Blazers where they triumphed with a more comfortable margin of 71-56, it was evident that Rice had found better rhythm offensively. They improved their two-point field goal percentage to an impressive 50 percent and dominated on rebounds with a total of 53 compared to UAB's 32.

However, consistency has been an issue for this squad. In an earlier game against UTSA Roadrunners which resulted in a loss (52-60), Rice struggled significantly with field goal percentages dropping as low as 30 percent overall. This inconsistency might be what Temple could exploit unless Rice brings its A-game.

Temple will not make it easy for them; they are known for being tough competitors who won't back down easily. But if recent performances are anything to go by – particularly considering how well-rounded Rice played during the quarterfinals – then fans should expect them to bring intensity and focus into this next game.

The scheduled date for this highly anticipated matchup is March 12th at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX starting at precisely eight o'clock in the evening local time (20:00). Fans unable or unwilling to brave what promises to be an electric atmosphere can catch live coverage from home comforts through official broadcast channels dedicated exclusively towards bringing every moment straight into living rooms across America.