Temple University Athletics
Sunday, February 16
1:00 P.M.
Temple University
vs
#15 Villanova
Photo by: Ken Inness/ZUMA Press
Big 5 Title on the Line Sunday as Men’s Basketball Hosts Villanova
2.13.20 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Temple (13-11, 2-1 Big 5) will look to clinch a share of the Philadelphia Big 5 championship and extend its city-series record to 28 titles with a win over #15 Villanova Sunday (1 pm/ESPN/1210 AM WPHT) in front of a sold out Liacouras Center crowd. The Wildcats (18-6, 3-0 Big 5), who have won five of the last six championships outright, have already clinched a share of their 27th title.
PARKING INFORMATION
> For the Villanova game, the Montgomery Garage will be discounted to $10. All other parking facilities will be $20. See map for all parking facilities and prices.
PROMOTIONS
> Longtime Temple play-by-play announcer Harry Donahue will be inducted into the Temple Basketball Ring of Honor at halftime.
> The Temple Owl Club will be hosting the 17th Annual Owl Club Auction. Fans have the opportunity to bid on unique experiences like a round of golf for three at the exclusive Merion Golf Club, sports memorabilia, vacation packages, and more.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
> Temple, under the direction of first-year head coach Aaron McKie, has posted two straight come-from-behind wins to improve to 13-11 overall, 5-7 in American Athletic Conference play (7th place).
> Senior guard Quinton Rose leads Temple (2nd AAC) in scoring (16.2 ppg) and assists (3.7 apg/9th AAC) while ranking second in steals (2.0 spg/t-4th AAC). Rose, who is the AAC's all-time leading scorer (1,741 points), is the only players to rank in the Top 10 in the conference in these categories.
> Junior guard Nate Pierre-Louis leads Temple in rebounding (8.1 rpg/5th AAC) and steals (2.0/ 3rd AAC), while ranking second in scoring (11.2 ppg) and assists (3.0 apg).
> Senior Alani Moore II (8.8 ppg) has doubled his offensive output from last year (4.1 ppg) and is tied for second in the AAC in threes per game (2.3) and sixth in three-point percentage (.407).
> Rounding out the normal starting five are sophomore Jake Forrester (8.6 ppg/4.1 rpg) and junior J.P. Moorman II (6.1 ppg), who ranks second on the team in rebounding (5.4 rpg).
> Junior De'Vondre Perry (6.4 ppg), who leads the AAC in three-point percentage (.426), redshirt junior Monty Scott (6.0 ppg) and freshman Josh Pierre-Louis (4.3 ppg) have provided the most impact from the Owls' deep bench. Scott has averaged 19 ppg in the last two games while Perry and Moorman both missed the previous two contests due to injury.
SCOUTING VILLANOVA
> Villanova, under the direction of 19-year head coach Jay Wright, snapped a three-game losing streak Wednesday with a 72-71 win over #18 Marquette.
> Saddiq Bey (15.7 ppg) leads a balanced Wildcat attack that features all five starters averaging double figures.
> Joining Bey in the starting lineup is Collin Gillespie (15.6 ppg, 4.6 apg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (11.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg), Jermaine Samuels (10.6 ppg) and Justin Moore (10.6 ppg).
> Villanova ranks 24th in the nation in three-pointers per game (9.4) and 10th in fewest turnovers (10.5 pg).
SERIES HISTORY
> Temple and Villanova are meeting for the 94th time in a series that dates back to the 1914-15 season.
> Villanova leads the series 50-43, but Temple Is 16-10 in home games.
> The series record between Villanova and Temple is the closest of any of the Big 5 schools.
> The Owls have lost six in a row in the series, but three of those losses have come to a #1 Villanova team with the Wildcats ranked 7th, 9th and 21st the other seasons.
> Temple's last win over the Wildcats since Dec. 5, 2012, a 75-61 decision at Villanova. The Owls' last win over a nationally-ranked Villanova team came on Dec. 13, 2009, when Juan Fernandez scored 33 points to lift the Owls to a 75-65 win over the #3 Wildcats.
PARKING INFORMATION
> For the Villanova game, the Montgomery Garage will be discounted to $10. All other parking facilities will be $20. See map for all parking facilities and prices.
PROMOTIONS
> Longtime Temple play-by-play announcer Harry Donahue will be inducted into the Temple Basketball Ring of Honor at halftime.
> The Temple Owl Club will be hosting the 17th Annual Owl Club Auction. Fans have the opportunity to bid on unique experiences like a round of golf for three at the exclusive Merion Golf Club, sports memorabilia, vacation packages, and more.
SCOUTING TEMPLE
> Temple, under the direction of first-year head coach Aaron McKie, has posted two straight come-from-behind wins to improve to 13-11 overall, 5-7 in American Athletic Conference play (7th place).
> Senior guard Quinton Rose leads Temple (2nd AAC) in scoring (16.2 ppg) and assists (3.7 apg/9th AAC) while ranking second in steals (2.0 spg/t-4th AAC). Rose, who is the AAC's all-time leading scorer (1,741 points), is the only players to rank in the Top 10 in the conference in these categories.
> Junior guard Nate Pierre-Louis leads Temple in rebounding (8.1 rpg/5th AAC) and steals (2.0/ 3rd AAC), while ranking second in scoring (11.2 ppg) and assists (3.0 apg).
> Senior Alani Moore II (8.8 ppg) has doubled his offensive output from last year (4.1 ppg) and is tied for second in the AAC in threes per game (2.3) and sixth in three-point percentage (.407).
> Rounding out the normal starting five are sophomore Jake Forrester (8.6 ppg/4.1 rpg) and junior J.P. Moorman II (6.1 ppg), who ranks second on the team in rebounding (5.4 rpg).
> Junior De'Vondre Perry (6.4 ppg), who leads the AAC in three-point percentage (.426), redshirt junior Monty Scott (6.0 ppg) and freshman Josh Pierre-Louis (4.3 ppg) have provided the most impact from the Owls' deep bench. Scott has averaged 19 ppg in the last two games while Perry and Moorman both missed the previous two contests due to injury.
SCOUTING VILLANOVA
> Villanova, under the direction of 19-year head coach Jay Wright, snapped a three-game losing streak Wednesday with a 72-71 win over #18 Marquette.
> Saddiq Bey (15.7 ppg) leads a balanced Wildcat attack that features all five starters averaging double figures.
> Joining Bey in the starting lineup is Collin Gillespie (15.6 ppg, 4.6 apg), Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (11.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg), Jermaine Samuels (10.6 ppg) and Justin Moore (10.6 ppg).
> Villanova ranks 24th in the nation in three-pointers per game (9.4) and 10th in fewest turnovers (10.5 pg).
SERIES HISTORY
> Temple and Villanova are meeting for the 94th time in a series that dates back to the 1914-15 season.
> Villanova leads the series 50-43, but Temple Is 16-10 in home games.
> The series record between Villanova and Temple is the closest of any of the Big 5 schools.
> The Owls have lost six in a row in the series, but three of those losses have come to a #1 Villanova team with the Wildcats ranked 7th, 9th and 21st the other seasons.
> Temple's last win over the Wildcats since Dec. 5, 2012, a 75-61 decision at Villanova. The Owls' last win over a nationally-ranked Villanova team came on Dec. 13, 2009, when Juan Fernandez scored 33 points to lift the Owls to a 75-65 win over the #3 Wildcats.
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