Temple University Athletics
Friday, November 10
McGonigle Hall
7:00 p.m.
Temple University
vs
Delaware State
Photo by: Betsy Manning/Temple University
WBB Opens Season on Friday with Delaware State
11.8.17 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA -- The Temple women's basketball team tips-off the 2017-18 season on Friday at home. The Owls will welcome Delaware State to McGonigle Hall for a 7:00 p.m. clash.Â
SCOUTING TEMPLE
> Temple finished 24-8 a year ago, earning a national ranking, and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
> The Owls were 13-3 in the tough American Athletic Conference, finishing second to UConn.
> Temple returns four players who made starts last season, but will be without its five regular starters from a year ago.
RETURNERS
> Back to lead the Owls are seniors Tanaya Atkinson and Khadijah Berger, as Alliya Butts will miss the season due to injury.
> Atkinson was the American Athletic Conference Sixth Player of the Year, averaging 13.0 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds per game.
> Berger is a three point threat who buried 37 from long range last year.
> Sophomores Shantay Taylor (1.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg) and Shannen Atkinson (0.7 ppg, 1.6 rpg) each started one game last season.
NEWCOMERS
> Temple has seven newcomers, six of which are freshmen.
> Graduate transfer Mykia Jones (Georgetown) brings experience to the point guard position.
> Freshmen guards include Desiree Oliver, Emani Mayo, Nicolette Mayo, and Breanna Perry.
> Rookie forwards include Mia Davis and Tajae Stevenson.
> Lena Niang, a guard who transferred from NC State, will also be able to suit up in cherry and white this season.
> Davis led the Owls in scoring and rebounding on the team's Europe trip, while Oliver (9.0 ppg) and Jones (8.3 ppg) also aided the offense.
SCOUTING DELAWARE STATE
> Delaware State finished 3-27 last season, 2-13 in conference play.
> The Hornets were picked to finish 11th in the MEAC.
> Delaware State returns three of their top four scorers from last season (three starters).
> Most notably, junior forward NaJai Pollard, who averaged 18.6 points and 9.8 rebounds last season is back to lead the team.
> Pollard was named the MEAC Pre-Season Player of the Year.
THE MATCH-UP
> Temple leads the all-time series with Delaware State, 3-0.
> The Owls won the most recent meeting 100-59 on December 19, 2015.
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SCOUTING TEMPLE
> Temple finished 24-8 a year ago, earning a national ranking, and a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
> The Owls were 13-3 in the tough American Athletic Conference, finishing second to UConn.
> Temple returns four players who made starts last season, but will be without its five regular starters from a year ago.
RETURNERS
> Back to lead the Owls are seniors Tanaya Atkinson and Khadijah Berger, as Alliya Butts will miss the season due to injury.
> Atkinson was the American Athletic Conference Sixth Player of the Year, averaging 13.0 points and a team-high 8.7 rebounds per game.
> Berger is a three point threat who buried 37 from long range last year.
> Sophomores Shantay Taylor (1.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg) and Shannen Atkinson (0.7 ppg, 1.6 rpg) each started one game last season.
NEWCOMERS
> Temple has seven newcomers, six of which are freshmen.
> Graduate transfer Mykia Jones (Georgetown) brings experience to the point guard position.
> Freshmen guards include Desiree Oliver, Emani Mayo, Nicolette Mayo, and Breanna Perry.
> Rookie forwards include Mia Davis and Tajae Stevenson.
> Lena Niang, a guard who transferred from NC State, will also be able to suit up in cherry and white this season.
> Davis led the Owls in scoring and rebounding on the team's Europe trip, while Oliver (9.0 ppg) and Jones (8.3 ppg) also aided the offense.
SCOUTING DELAWARE STATE
> Delaware State finished 3-27 last season, 2-13 in conference play.
> The Hornets were picked to finish 11th in the MEAC.
> Delaware State returns three of their top four scorers from last season (three starters).
> Most notably, junior forward NaJai Pollard, who averaged 18.6 points and 9.8 rebounds last season is back to lead the team.
> Pollard was named the MEAC Pre-Season Player of the Year.
THE MATCH-UP
> Temple leads the all-time series with Delaware State, 3-0.
> The Owls won the most recent meeting 100-59 on December 19, 2015.
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