Temple University Athletics
Saturday, March 2
Philadelphia, Pa.
1:00 P.M.
Temple University
vs
Tulsa
Photo by: Kenny Dango
Men's Basketball Returns Home for Senior Day Against Tulsa
3.1.24 | Men's Basketball
Game Info:Â Saturday, March 2, 2024 -Â 1:00 p.m. EST
Location:Â Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
TV: ESPN+ | Listen: 1210 WPHT | Live Stats: Owlsports.com | International Feed | Tickets
Social Media
Twitter/X: @TUMBBHoops | Instagram: @tumbbhoops
Tweet #Team128
Opening Tip
The Temple University men's basketball team returns to Philadelphia to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, March 2 against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Tipoff from the Liacouras Center is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The game is presented by PFCU. Prior to the contest, the Owls will honor Sam Hofman, Emmanuel Okpomo, Taj Thweatt and Jahlil White for their contributions to the team.Â
Last Time Out - Stifling Defense, Balanced Scoring Leads Men's Basketball to Third Straight Win
Using a balanced scoring effort and stifling defense, Temple won its third consecutive game, claiming a 65-43 win against the Rice Owls on Wednesday night.
BY THE NUMBERS
Top Tier Performance
The Owls had several season-best performances on Wednesday against Rice on both the offensive and defensive end. Temple shot 48.0 percent and also had its best defensive effort by limiting Rice's offense to 43 points and 25.9 percent shooting.Â
Swiping Left
As part of the high level performances for the year from Wednesday night, TU blocked seven shots. Its previous best was six against Bloomsburg. Jordan Riley and Steve Settle III each had two with Shane Dezonie, Sam Hofman and Jahlil White recording one apiece.
A Handful Of Games
The streak is now up to five games in a row with single digit turnovers for Temple, after giving the ball away just eight times against Rice. It is the 13th time this season the Owls turned the ball over less than 10 times. They have given the ball away a season-low five times twice, at Drexel on November 14 and versus Charlotte on February 11. TU is second in the American and 50th nationally at 10.3 turnovers per game.Â
Scouting Report
Tulsa is 14-14 overall with a 5-11 mark in the American following a 89-73 loss against UTSA on Wednesday. The Golden Hurricane are right on par with expectations, as it was picked 10th in the AAC preseason poll.Â
Leading the offense for Tulsa is PJ Haggerty at 20.5 a night. He has been named the AAC Rookie of the Week 12 times this season, including eight in a row. Also in double figures is Cobe Williams, who scores 12.5 a game. Jared Garcia tops the team with 5.9 rebounds a night. Haggerty and Williams have 100 and 99 assists, respectively.Â
Getting out on the run is the name of the game for the Golden Hurricane, which is 21st nationally at 14.6 fastbreak points an outing. They also force their share of turnovers at 13.2 a night. Those factors combine to see Tulsa rank in the top-30 in both free throw attempts and makes in NCAA Division I.Â
Playing away from the friendly confines of Reynolds Center has been an issue for the Golden Hurricane who are 1-9 in true road games this season. Tulsa averages nearly 10 points a game less in away games and commits 14.6 turnovers a contest. It also shoots 42.2 percent on the road, compared to 45.1 percent at home.Â
Eric Konkol is in his second season as the head coach at Tulsa with a record of 19-39 with the Golden Hurricane. IN nine seasons as a collegiate mentor, he has 172-114 mark. Konkol led Louisiana Tech to six 20-win seasons in seven years and guided the Bulldogs to the Final Four of the 2021 NIT.
All-Time Series
Saturday is the 20th meeting between Temple and Tulsa with the Golden Hurricane holding an 11-8 advantage. The Owls have made strides recently, winning four in a row.Â
Last Time Against Tulsa
Hysier Miller flirted with a double-double, scoring 11 points with nine assists as the Owls topped Tulsa 76-53 on February 19, 2023 at the Liacouras Center. Jahlil White scored eight and pulled in six rebounds as Temple outscored Tulsa 39-23 in the second half.Â
Up Next
The Owls wrap their regular season home slate hosting UAB on Wednesday, March 7. Tipoff from the Liacouras Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN2.
Location:Â Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
TV: ESPN+ | Listen: 1210 WPHT | Live Stats: Owlsports.com | International Feed | Tickets
Social Media
Twitter/X: @TUMBBHoops | Instagram: @tumbbhoops
Tweet #Team128
Opening Tip
The Temple University men's basketball team returns to Philadelphia to celebrate Senior Day on Saturday, March 2 against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Tipoff from the Liacouras Center is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. The game is presented by PFCU. Prior to the contest, the Owls will honor Sam Hofman, Emmanuel Okpomo, Taj Thweatt and Jahlil White for their contributions to the team.Â
Last Time Out - Stifling Defense, Balanced Scoring Leads Men's Basketball to Third Straight Win
Using a balanced scoring effort and stifling defense, Temple won its third consecutive game, claiming a 65-43 win against the Rice Owls on Wednesday night.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Hysier Miller led all scorers with 16 points in the contest, going 4-for-7 from beyond the arc while dishing four assists.
- Jordan Riley, Steve Settle III, Matteo Picarelli and Sam Hofman each scored eight. Hofman added a team-high nine rebounds and Settle grabbed seven.Â
- Zion Stanford and Shane Dezonie netted seven apiece.
- Temple held Rice to 14-for-54 shooting in the game. The 25.9 percent opponent shooting and 43 points were season bests on defense.
- The 19 points Temple surrendered in the opening 20 minutes were the fewest allowed by TU in a half this year.
Top Tier Performance
The Owls had several season-best performances on Wednesday against Rice on both the offensive and defensive end. Temple shot 48.0 percent and also had its best defensive effort by limiting Rice's offense to 43 points and 25.9 percent shooting.Â
Swiping Left
As part of the high level performances for the year from Wednesday night, TU blocked seven shots. Its previous best was six against Bloomsburg. Jordan Riley and Steve Settle III each had two with Shane Dezonie, Sam Hofman and Jahlil White recording one apiece.
A Handful Of Games
The streak is now up to five games in a row with single digit turnovers for Temple, after giving the ball away just eight times against Rice. It is the 13th time this season the Owls turned the ball over less than 10 times. They have given the ball away a season-low five times twice, at Drexel on November 14 and versus Charlotte on February 11. TU is second in the American and 50th nationally at 10.3 turnovers per game.Â
Scouting Report
Tulsa is 14-14 overall with a 5-11 mark in the American following a 89-73 loss against UTSA on Wednesday. The Golden Hurricane are right on par with expectations, as it was picked 10th in the AAC preseason poll.Â
Leading the offense for Tulsa is PJ Haggerty at 20.5 a night. He has been named the AAC Rookie of the Week 12 times this season, including eight in a row. Also in double figures is Cobe Williams, who scores 12.5 a game. Jared Garcia tops the team with 5.9 rebounds a night. Haggerty and Williams have 100 and 99 assists, respectively.Â
Getting out on the run is the name of the game for the Golden Hurricane, which is 21st nationally at 14.6 fastbreak points an outing. They also force their share of turnovers at 13.2 a night. Those factors combine to see Tulsa rank in the top-30 in both free throw attempts and makes in NCAA Division I.Â
Playing away from the friendly confines of Reynolds Center has been an issue for the Golden Hurricane who are 1-9 in true road games this season. Tulsa averages nearly 10 points a game less in away games and commits 14.6 turnovers a contest. It also shoots 42.2 percent on the road, compared to 45.1 percent at home.Â
Eric Konkol is in his second season as the head coach at Tulsa with a record of 19-39 with the Golden Hurricane. IN nine seasons as a collegiate mentor, he has 172-114 mark. Konkol led Louisiana Tech to six 20-win seasons in seven years and guided the Bulldogs to the Final Four of the 2021 NIT.
All-Time Series
Saturday is the 20th meeting between Temple and Tulsa with the Golden Hurricane holding an 11-8 advantage. The Owls have made strides recently, winning four in a row.Â
Last Time Against Tulsa
Hysier Miller flirted with a double-double, scoring 11 points with nine assists as the Owls topped Tulsa 76-53 on February 19, 2023 at the Liacouras Center. Jahlil White scored eight and pulled in six rebounds as Temple outscored Tulsa 39-23 in the second half.Â
Up Next
The Owls wrap their regular season home slate hosting UAB on Wednesday, March 7. Tipoff from the Liacouras Center is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN2.
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