Temple University Athletics

Friday, November 7
Philadelphia, Pa.
7 PM

Temple University

vs

George Washington

Taylor

Owls Gear Up For George Washington

11.6.25 | Women's Basketball

Game Info: Friday, November 7, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. EST
Location: Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
TV: ESPN+ | Listen: OwlSports.com/Listen | Live Stats: OwlSports.com | Tickets: Buy Now!

SOCIAL MEDIA
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News & Notes
  • Temple Secures 94–85 Overtime Win Over George Mason
  • Temple earned a 94–85 overtime victory over George Mason on Monday night, marking its first overtime win at home since 2015.
  • The Owls had six players score in double figures — their most since facing Memphis last season, when five players reached double digits.
  • Saniyah Craig and Jaleesa Molina both recorded double-doubles. Craig finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds, while Molina added 12 points and 10 boards.
  • Drew Alexander made a big impact off the bench, scoring 13 points in just 11 minutes of action. Kelian Cedano also notched a career-high 10 points.

SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS
  • George Washington went 13-17 overall but 5-13 in the A-10 last season which saw them finish 13th among their conference foes.
  • In the A-10 Preseason Poll, George Washington is projected to finish 10th overall.
  • Sophomore Guard Gabby Reynolds was named to the Preseason All-Conference Second Team. She averaged 10.2 points through 21 games last season.
  • George Washington won their opening game of the season after beating the District of Columbia, 86-47.
  • They set a program record trying 15 three-pointers (15-of-27) in their first game this season.
  • Freshman, Colleen Phiri, leads the team in scoring after notching 18 points in her collegiate debut.

Offense From All Over
Seeing Double
  • Saniyah Craig and Jaleesa Molina both had double-doubles against George Mason on Monday.
  • Saniyah Craig recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds in the season opener against George Mason on November 3, 2025.
  • Jaleesa Molina added 12 points and 10 rebounds in the season opener against George Mason on November 3, 2025.

Know Your Role
UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP
  • Jaleesa Molina, Tristen Taylor, and Kaylah Turner were named captains this year.
  • Taylor and Molina are the only returning starters from the 2024-25 team.
  • Taylor averaged 6.7 points per game (ppg) and 3.6 assists per game (led the team)
  • Molina averaged 7.4 PPG and 7 REB per game with a 52.5% field goal percentage
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  • Turner played in 31 games, starting in two, and averaged 10.1 points per game—third highest on the team—while shooting 41% from the field and 37% from three.

SHE'S A REBOUNDER
  • Saniyah Craig dedicated her number 91 to Dennis Rodman
  • Craig finished the 2024-25 season ranked 9th in the country in rebounding.
  • Craig ranked 2nd nationally in offensive rebounds per game.
  • She set a Jacksonville single-game record with 23 rebounds.

Kay Yow Servant Leader
  • This year, the award spans 22 conferences, all divisions - DI, DII, DIII, and JUCO.
  • Provided. Below is a list of the Award Winners in your conference who will be
  • distinguished as a Servant Leader through a patch they will each wear on their
  • jersey during the season of their selection.
Temple University: Tristen Taylor
WBB Press Conf. vs GW
Friday, November 07
Ep. 18: Men's Basketball Student-Athlete Olin Chamberlain Jr.
Tuesday, November 04
WBB Press Conf. vs. George Mason
Tuesday, November 04
Ep. 17: Brian Thornburg, Executive Senior Associate AD for Development & NIL Strategy
Friday, October 31