Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, November 22
Philadelphia, PA
6:00 PM EST
Temple University
vs
Saint Joseph's
Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Women’s Basketball to Host Saint Joseph’s in Second Straight Big 5 Matchup
11.20.23 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – The Temple women's basketball team (2-3) returns to The Liacouras Center this Wednesday to host Big 5 rival, the Saint Joseph's Hawks (4-0). The game is the second half of a double header with the men's team who face off against Ole Miss at 3:30. The women's game is scheduled to tip-off at approximately 6:00 p.m. The game will stream on ESPN+ and The Varsity Network App. Tickets are available to purchase at OwlsTix.com.
PROMOTIONS/THEMES
> Philly Night: The first 250 fans who attend will receive a "Philly" themed t-shirt.
LAST TIME OUT: Temple 62 @ Villanova 90
> Temple fell at Villanova in its first Big 5 game of the season.
> Aleah Nelson led Temple in the points for the first time this season with 16. She was one of three Owls in double figures alongside Tarriyonna Gary, who made her first start of the year, and Rayne Tucker.
THE OWLS
> Tiarra East leads Temple in scoring with 10.4 points per game.
> Ines Piper leads the Owls in rebounds (6.4 rpg) and blocks (1.7 bpg). She recorded three blocks for the second time this season against Villanova. She tied for 7th in the American in blocks per game.
> Nelson is second on the team in points, scoring 9.4 per contest. She is tied for 9th in the American in assists per game, dishing out 3.6 apg.
> Temple has been one of the best ball control teams in the American this season. The Owls are top four in steals (10.8 spg/4th), turnover margin (+7.2/3rd), and assist to turnover ratio (+0.97/4th).
SCOUTING SAINT JOSEPH'S
> Last season, Saint Joseph's made it to the postseason for the first time since 2018. The Hawks earned a 20-11 record and were selected for the WNIT where they fell in the first round to Seton Hall. It was the first 20 win season for Saint Joseph's since 2013-14.
> The Hawks are 4-0 this year, with wins over Philly rivals Penn and Drexel. Each victory this season for Saint Joseph's has been by double digits. This is the fourth of a five game road stretch for SJU.
> Three Hawks landed on the Preseason All A-10 team in Tayla Brugler (First), Laura Ziegler (Second), and Mackenzie Smith (Third). All three earned A-10 postseason accolades last season.
> Cindy Griffin leads the squad in her 23rd season on Hawk Hill. She is 378-305 all time with Saint Joseph's.
SERIES HISTORY
> Temple and Saint Joseph's met on Hawk Hill last season, with the Hawks taking the win by a score of 75-66. Aleah Nelson and Tarriyonna Gary scored in double figures, with 16 and 10 points, respectively.
> Saint Joseph's holds a 46-37 lead in the all-time series with the Owls. The two shared a conference in the Atlantic-10 from 1982-2013.
> The two sides have a history of close matchups. Of the 11 overtime games in the history of the women's Big 5, five have been between Temple and SJU.
UP NEXT
> Temple takes an eight-day break before hitting the hardwood again. The Owls will head to Arizona State for the Briann January Classic. The Cherry & White will face Xavier first on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. before battling Pacific the following day at 4 p.m. Both games will air on the Pac-12 Network and The Varisty Network App.
PROMOTIONS/THEMES
> Philly Night: The first 250 fans who attend will receive a "Philly" themed t-shirt.
LAST TIME OUT: Temple 62 @ Villanova 90
> Temple fell at Villanova in its first Big 5 game of the season.
> Aleah Nelson led Temple in the points for the first time this season with 16. She was one of three Owls in double figures alongside Tarriyonna Gary, who made her first start of the year, and Rayne Tucker.
THE OWLS
> Tiarra East leads Temple in scoring with 10.4 points per game.
> Ines Piper leads the Owls in rebounds (6.4 rpg) and blocks (1.7 bpg). She recorded three blocks for the second time this season against Villanova. She tied for 7th in the American in blocks per game.
> Nelson is second on the team in points, scoring 9.4 per contest. She is tied for 9th in the American in assists per game, dishing out 3.6 apg.
> Temple has been one of the best ball control teams in the American this season. The Owls are top four in steals (10.8 spg/4th), turnover margin (+7.2/3rd), and assist to turnover ratio (+0.97/4th).
SCOUTING SAINT JOSEPH'S
> Last season, Saint Joseph's made it to the postseason for the first time since 2018. The Hawks earned a 20-11 record and were selected for the WNIT where they fell in the first round to Seton Hall. It was the first 20 win season for Saint Joseph's since 2013-14.
> The Hawks are 4-0 this year, with wins over Philly rivals Penn and Drexel. Each victory this season for Saint Joseph's has been by double digits. This is the fourth of a five game road stretch for SJU.
> Three Hawks landed on the Preseason All A-10 team in Tayla Brugler (First), Laura Ziegler (Second), and Mackenzie Smith (Third). All three earned A-10 postseason accolades last season.
> Cindy Griffin leads the squad in her 23rd season on Hawk Hill. She is 378-305 all time with Saint Joseph's.
SERIES HISTORY
> Temple and Saint Joseph's met on Hawk Hill last season, with the Hawks taking the win by a score of 75-66. Aleah Nelson and Tarriyonna Gary scored in double figures, with 16 and 10 points, respectively.
> Saint Joseph's holds a 46-37 lead in the all-time series with the Owls. The two shared a conference in the Atlantic-10 from 1982-2013.
> The two sides have a history of close matchups. Of the 11 overtime games in the history of the women's Big 5, five have been between Temple and SJU.
UP NEXT
> Temple takes an eight-day break before hitting the hardwood again. The Owls will head to Arizona State for the Briann January Classic. The Cherry & White will face Xavier first on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. before battling Pacific the following day at 4 p.m. Both games will air on the Pac-12 Network and The Varisty Network App.
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