Women’s Basketball Falls to Ole Miss

Wednesday, December 21

Philadelphia, Pa.

12:00 P.M.

Temple University

5-7,0-0AAC

Ole Miss

11-2,0-0SEC

Ole Miss

Temple

Photo by: Zamani Feelings

Women’s Basketball Falls to Ole Miss

12.21.22 | Women's Basketball

Box Score

PHILADELPHIA – The Temple women's basketball team (5-7, 0-0 AAC) lost to SEC opponent Ole Miss (11-2, 0-0 SEC), 75-55 at Liacouras Center on Wednesday afternoon. The Rebels had two players with double-doubles in Madison Scott and Angel Baker. The Owls will now take eight days off before tipping-off conference play with Memphis on Dec. 30.

First Quarter: Temple 9, Ole Miss 26

Ole Miss grabbed the early lead, taking a 13-3 advantage, but Jasha Clinton split the momentum, netting two points for the Owls followed by a pair of free throws from Aleah Nelson to close the lead to 15-7.
The Rebels shot 79 percent from the field in the first quarter to end with the 26-9 lead.

Second Quarter: Temple 25, Ole Miss 44

Jasha Clinton came out strong for the Owls, netting six points in the first four minutes, along with a three-point conversion from Tiara East to cut the Rebel lead to 15 (33-18).
Ole Miss regained control, extending the lead to 19 by the conclusion of the half.
East led all players in the quarter with eight.

Third Quarter: Temple 35, Ole Miss 59

Ole Miss pushed the lead past 20, extending the margin to as much as 25.
The Owls held the Rebels to 15 points, finding 10 of their own to finish the third quarter 57-35.

Fourth Quarter: Temple 55, Ole Miss 75

The Cherry and White came out strong, outscoring the Rebels 12-8 in the first 5 minutes
Tarriyonna Gary led all scoring in the quarter, securing nine of her 11 points in the final ten minutes of play.

Games Notes

Makayla Waleed saw her first action since the Saint Joseph's game on Nov. 23.
East scored 14 points, this is the third time in the last four games East has cracked double figures.
Clinton was remarkably efficient hitting 6-11 from the field and 4-5 from the line.
Gary had three steals to set the game-high. This is the third time she has stolen the ball thrice in the last four games.

Up Next
The Owls will remain at home to host Memphis on Friday, Dec. 30 for the 2022-23 conference opener. The 2 p.m. tipoff will be streamed on ESPN+. Tickets are available to purchase on owlstix.com.