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Temple Owls Set to Host Memphis Tigers at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia

As the Temple Owls prepare to host the Memphis Tigers at the Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if the home advantage will play a significant role in this matchup. The Owls have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent games, with performances that suggest they're capable of both offensive brilliance and defensive struggles.


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In their last game against Northwestern Wildcats, despite a valiant effort, the Owls fell just short with 68 points against the Wildcats' 72. Their shooting was less efficient than desired; they managed only 31 percent from the field and 33 percent from beyond the arc. However, they did excel at rebounding with an impressive total of 44 rebounds.


The previous encounter saw a different side of Temple as they dominated La Salle Explorers with an emphatic scoreline of 85-61. Their offense clicked on all cylinders as they shot at a much-improved rate of 44 percent from the field and were relentless on defense, forcing an astonishing number of turnovers which translated into fast-break opportunities.


Against Delaware Fightin Blue Hens, Temple's performance was balanced as they secured a win scoring 72 points while allowing only 65. They showed prowess from three-point range hitting an exceptional rate but still struggled slightly inside shooting just over one-third from two-point range.


The upcoming game promises to be exciting as Temple looks to capitalize on their home court where fan support has always been influential. The team's ability to turn defense into offense could be key against Memphis Tigers who will undoubtedly come prepared for battle.


Fans can catch all the action live on January 14th at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia starting at 7:00 PM local time. Don't miss out on what is sure to be an enthralling encounter between these two competitive teams!

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