Temple University Athletics
Temple University
Florida Atlantic
Owls Look to Bounce Back Against FAU
1.7.25 | Women's Basketball
Game Info:
Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2024 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena- Boca Raton, Fla.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter/X: @TempleWBB | Instagram: @TempleWBB
OPENING TIP
After a 56-65 defeat to USF, Temple will aim to take on FAU on Wednesday, January 8.
News & Notes
• With a 56-65 loss to USF, Temple will look to face FAU on Wednesday, January 8.
• Against USF, the Owls had a -16 rebound advantage to USF, losing the battle 25-41, with 15 of those being defensive rebounds in the first half. The Owls' 9 rebounds in the first half is a season-low.
• Anissa Rivera, the leading scorer for Temple, had 19 points with 5 rebounds and went 7-12 from the floor while going a perfect 5-5 at the free-throw line. Tarrriyonna Gary was the next leading scorer for Temple, following a 12-point, five assists, and five rebound performance.
• The Owls forced 11 USF turnovers in the first quarter, marking the sixth straight game Temple has forced double-digit turnovers in the first half.
• Temple defeated FAU in the Liacouras Center by a score of 74-51 last season.
• Following the FAU game, the Owls will return to Philadelphia to take on Tulsa on January 11.
SCOUTING THE OWLS
• FAU is coming off a 64-48 victory against ECU on Saturday.
• Mya Perry (15.7 points), Erin Rodgers (12.0 points), and Jada Moore (11.5 points) are averaging double-digit points for Florida Atlantic this season.
• During conference play, FAU has three players averaging over double figures in scoring. Maya Perry (23 points), Ta'Ziah Jenks (15 points), and Jada Moore (13 points)
• Against ECU, FAU forced 25 ECU turnovers in the game and caused 11 steals. The Owls had 25 points off ECU's turnovers.
• The Owls lost the rebound advantage to ECU 45-34, earning 14 offensive and 20 defensive for FAU. FAU held ECU to 10 total points in the third quarter of their matchup.
• Against ECU, FAU's bench stepped up, putting up 25 points compared to the Pirates' 8 points.
• In the 2023-24 season, FAU finished the season with an 11-19 record and a 6-12 conference record.
T-Mac Moves Up All-Time Three-Point Leaderboard
• Fifth-year Tarriyonna Gary, nicknamed "T-Mac," has been a sharpshooter from the moment she stepped foot on campus just over two years ago.
• Gary has led the team in three-point field goals made in each of the last two seasons and connected on four more threes in a 79-72 loss to Richmond on November 4.
• Gary is now fifth on the all-time three-point made list for Temple. She also ranks 4th in Temple's school history with a 37.0% three-point shooting percentage.
Game Spotlight
• Anissa Rivera: Season-high 19 points, shooting 7-12 from the field and 5-5 from the free-throw line.
• Rivera scored seven of Temple's 10 points in the second quarter and 11 of the last 14 points starting from the first quarter.
• Tarriyonna Gary: Scored 12 points, contributing solid support alongside Rivera.
The Scrappy Owls
• The Owls forced 11 USF turnovers in the first quarter, marking the sixth straight game Temple has forced double-digit turnovers in the first half.
• The Owls' combined for seven steals, with notable contributions from Tiarra East (2 steals), Felicia Jacobs (2 steals), Kelian Cedano (1 steal), Jaleesa Molina (1 steal), and Tristen Taylor (1 steal).
