Women’s Soccer Travels to Houston To Face Rice Thursday Night

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple women's soccer team is set to take on Rice in an AAC matchup this Thursday evening in Houston, Texas, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 P.M. (ET)

Scouting Temple

Sophomore Shari Atkins leads the team with three goals and eight points, achieving career highs in both shots and shots on goal this season.
In their last match against Tulsa, the Owls set a season-high ten shots on goal and four corner kicks.
Captain Phoebe Hollin remains a key player on defense making crucial clears as a center back, she has started every game and has played every minute.

Scouting Rice

Leah Chancey was named the AAC Offensive Player of the Week in early September and currently leads the team with eight goals.
Faith Hutchins has recorded five clean sheets on the season.
Rice has registered 69 corner kicks in 12 games.

Series History
This matchup marks the second meeting between the two teams, with their first contest taking place last year.

Up Next
The Owls will return to the Temple Sports Complex to host Memphis on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7:00 P.M.

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