Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, January 29
Denton, TX
7:30 p.m.
Temple University
at
North Texas
Photo by: Tim McCall
The Owls Seek to Get Back in the Win Column Against North Texas.
1.28.25 | Women's Basketball
Game Info:
Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: The Super Pit - Denton, Texas
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Opening Tip
After a 60-62 defeat to Tulane on Saturday, the Owls will aim to rebound as they face North Texas on Wednesday evening.
News & Notes
- Following a 60-62 loss to Tulane on Saturday, the Owls look to bounce back against North Texas on Wednesday evening.
- Tulane scored 38 points in the paint, while Temple had 20.
- Temple outrebounded Tulane 35-31, including 16 offensive rebounds.
- Temple forced Tulane into 10 turnovers in the first half, marking the 11th game in a row that Temple has forced its opponents into double-digit turnovers in the first half.
- Tarriyonna Gary had 23 points, shooting 7-12 from the field. This is Gary's third consecutive game scoring in double figures. She also led the team in rebounds with eight.
- Kaylah Turner had 10 points, shooting 4-12 from the field and 2-7 from behind the arc.
- The Owls scored 14 fastbreak points, compared to the Green Wave's 4.
Scouting the Mean Green
- UNT is coming off a 73-61 victory over FAU on Saturday.
- Against FAU, Aniyah Johnson posted a double-double with 11 points and 12 rebounds. Desiree Wooten finished with 15 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Tommisha Lampkin scored 11 points against the Owls.
- Tommisha Lampkin (16.6 points), Desiree Wooten (11.3 points), Kyla Deck (10.4 points), and Ereauna Hardaway (10.3 points) are all averaging double figures.
- UNT is on a four-game win streak, which began on January 11th when the Mean Green defeated USF 72-65. During this streak, North Texas also defeated FAU, Wichita State, and Rice.
- North Texas is currently in second place in the AAC standings with a 7-1 record.
- UNT finished the 2023-24 season with a 23-9 record and posted a 13-5 record in conference.
The Big Factors
- In conference play, Tiarra East (12.1 points) and Tarriyonna Gary (16.4 points) for the Owls. Gary's last four games: 23 points, 13 points, 18 points, and 21 points.
- Kaylah Turner, off the bench, is averaging 11.3 points for Temple.
- Almost averaging a double-double, Jaleesa Molina is averaging 10.9 points and 8.8 rebounds.
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