Can Temple Owls Ride Home Advantage to Victory at Liacouras Center?
As the Temple Owls prepare to host the Tulane Green Wave at the Liacouras Center, fans are eager to see if their team can capitalize on home-court advantage and secure a win. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 20th is anticipated with much excitement, especially considering the Owls' recent performances.
Looking back at their last game on December 21st against Northwestern Wildcats, it was a close shave with the Owls scoring 68 points against the Wildcats' 72. Despite falling short by just four points, there were positive takeaways from that game. The Owls showed resilience in their offensive rebounds, grabbing an impressive 19 compared to Northwestern's five. However, they struggled with field goal percentage, shooting only 31 percent from the field and a mere 30 percent from two-point range.
In contrast, during their December 17th away victory over La Salle Explorers with an emphatic score of 85-61, TEM demonstrated what they're capable of when firing on all cylinders. Their fast-break points were through the roof at 30 points and they managed an assist-turnover ratio of 1.64 – showcasing better ball control and transition play than seen in more recent outings.
The December 15th home game against Delaware Fightin Blue Hens also highlighted areas where TEM excels – particularly in three-point shooting where they hit an outstanding rate of 57 percent and scored a total of eight three-pointers. This sharpshooting prowess could be pivotal in overcoming TULN's defense.
However, one cannot overlook that turnovers have been a thorn for TEM; while they managed to keep them relatively low against Delaware (15 turnovers), it's something that needs tightening up as high-pressure games approach.
The Tulane Green Wave will not make it easy for TEM; they are known for being tenacious opponents who won't back down without a fight. But if Temple can leverage its strong rebounding ability and improve shot selection while maintaining defensive pressure leading to turnovers like we've seen before – there is every reason to believe that victory could be within reach on their home court.
Fans should mark their calendars for this thrilling encounter taking place on February 20th at Philadelphia's own Liacouras Center. The game kicks off at precisely midnight Eastern Time (ET) and promises to be an eventful night underpinned by strategic gameplay and intense competition between these two teams vying for supremacy on court. For those unable to attend in person, catching live updates or streaming options will ensure no one misses out on what is set up to be another chapter in this riveting collegiate basketball saga.