Temple Owls Set to Battle SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum
As the Temple Owls prepare to face off against the SMU Mustangs at Moody Coliseum, fans can anticipate a game that will test the resilience and adaptability of the team. The upcoming match scheduled in Dallas presents an opportunity for the Owls to showcase their skills on an away court, where they have had mixed results in recent games.
The Temple Owls have shown a fluctuating performance curve over their past few outings. In their most recent game against Northwestern Wildcats, they narrowly missed victory with a final score of 68-72. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; notably, their defensive rebounds stood out with 19 offensive rebounds contributing to 17 second-chance points. However, shooting accuracy was a concern as they only managed a field goal percentage of approximately 31 percent and two-point percentage of around 30 percent.
In contrast, when facing La Salle Explorers earlier in December, Temple demonstrated dominance with an impressive scoreline of 85-61. Their fast-break points were particularly remarkable at 30 points, indicating strong transitional play. The team also excelled in turnovers by forcing La Salle into committing 31 turnovers which led directly to scoring opportunities accounting for another significant portion of their points.
Against Delaware Fightin Blue Hens, Temple emerged victorious with a score of 72-65. Their three-point shooting was exceptional during this game as they hit eight out of fourteen attempts – translating into an outstanding three-point percentage above fifty percent.
These past performances suggest that while consistency might be an issue for the Owls, they possess undeniable strengths such as rebounding prowess and defensive tenacity that can turn games in their favor.
Looking ahead to the clash at Moody Coliseum on January 25th at midnight CST (1:00 AM EST), fans should expect Temple's strategy to leverage these strengths while addressing shooting accuracy issues from previous games. With no broadcast networks listed for coverage yet announced, supporters may need to follow live updates or look for local viewing options closer to game day.