Temple University Athletics
Temple University
Charlotte
Owls Aim to Maintain Momentum Against Charlotte
1.17.25 | Women's Basketball
Game Info:
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
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OPENING TIP
After a thrilling 73-71 victory over Tulsa on Saturday, the Owls are now set to face Charlotte at the Liacouras Center on Saturday.
News & Notes
• The Owls are coming off a 73-71, thrilling victory over Tulsa on Saturday. Temple is set to face Charlotte in the Liacouras Center on Saturday.
• Temple's 28 points in the second quarter is the second most points in a quarter this season.Â
• Temple forced Tulsa into 10 turnovers, which is the eighth game in a row, Temple has forced double-digit turnovers in the first half.
• Jaleesa Molina earned her third double-double this season following an 11-point and 10-rebound performance against Tulsa. Molina leads the team in double-double now.
• Tarriyonna Gary (21 points), Kaylah Tuner (15 points), and Jaleesa Molina (11 points) were the leading scorers for the Owls against Tulsa on Saturday.
• Following the game against Charlotte, Temple will travel to take on ECU in Greenville, N.C. on Wednesday.
Scouting the 49ers
• Charlotte is coming off a 65-72 loss at home to ECU on Wednesday.
• The 49ers are currently on a 6-game losing streak, which started against Davidson, where Charlotte lost 55-82.
• Charlotte is currently 0-5 in AAC play, with losses to UTSA, South Florida, Tulane, Tulsa, and ECU.
• Hayleigh Breland is the leading scorer for Charlotte, averaging 11.8 points per game.
• In the 2023-24 season, Charlotte finished with a 16-15 record while going 9-9 in AAC play.
• Against ECU, Charlotte was outrebounded 20-31.Â
• Alexis Andrews was the leading scorer against ECU putting up 17 points.Â
• The 49ers had 46 bench points against the Pirates on Wednesday.
Seeing Double
• The Owls have had five players earn a double-double in points and rebounds.
• Anissa Rivera has two double-doubles this season (11/15/24 at VCU, 12 points & 16 rebounds) & (11/19/24 at Georgetown, 16 points & 12 rebounds).
• Amaya Oliver had a double-double against Xavier on December 29 (12 points & 14 rebounds).
• Jaleesa Molina has three double-double this season (12/29/24 at UAB, 17 points & 10 rebounds) & (1/1/25vs ECU, 10 points & 10 rebounds) (1/11/25 vs. Tulsa, 11 points & 10 rebounds)
Key Part of Success
• Kaylah Turner has been a key part of the Owls' success this season. Tuner has had five games where she hit the double-digit mark in points.
• Turner dropped a career-high 25 points against FAU. The Owls are 4 -1 on the season when Turner has hit the double-digit mark in points. Tuner is one of the bench players to have scored in double figures off the bench for the Owls.
• Turner earned AAC Honorable Mention and Big 5 Player of the Week honors following her performances against FAU and Tulsa.
