Rice Owls Ready to Take on Temple Owls in Women's Basketball Semifinal, Led by Star Performer Destiny Jackson
The Rice Owls are set to face off against the Temple Owls in a highly anticipated Women's Basketball semifinal matchup. Both teams have shown their mettle throughout the season, but it is the Rice Owls who have a standout player that could make all the difference in this game.
Destiny Jackson, a guard for the Rice Owls, has been on fire in the previous three games. In their most recent game against North Texas Mean Green, Jackson scored an impressive 16 points and recorded 6 assists, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals. Her performance was instrumental in leading her team to victory.
But Jackson's exceptional performance is not limited to just one game. Over the last three games, she has averaged 15 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, and an incredible 4 steals per game. Her shooting percentages have also been impressive with a field goals percentage of 47% and a three-point percentage of 50%.
While Jackson has been a force to be reckoned with for the Rice Owls, they also have other key players who have contributed significantly to their success. Kennedy Clifton, a guard-forward hybrid player, has been consistent with an average of 14 points and 6 assists per game over the last three games. Malia Fisher, a forward for the team, has been dominant on the boards with an average of 10 rebounds per game.
On the other side of the court, the Temple Owls will be looking to put up a strong fight against their opponents. Ines Piper, a forward for Temple Owls, has shown her scoring prowess with an average of 12 points per game over the last three games. Tristen Taylor, a guard for Temple Owls, has also been impressive with an average of 10 points and 4 assists per game.
Both teams have shown their strengths, but it is the Rice Owls who have the edge with their star performer Destiny Jackson leading the charge. Her ability to score, create opportunities for her teammates, and disrupt the opposing team's offense with her steals will be crucial in determining the outcome of this semifinal matchup.
The game is scheduled to take place on March 12th at 8:00 PM local time at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Fans can catch all the action live at the venue or tune in to their favorite sports channel to witness this thrilling showdown between Rice Owls and Temple Owls.