Temple University Athletics

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.
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News & Notes
SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS
Offense From All Over
Seeing Double
Know Your Role
UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP
SHE'S A REBOUNDER
Kay Yow Servant Leader
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
- On Monday, Temple had six players score in double figures for the first time since playing Memphis in 2025.
- Tristen Taylor — 19
- Saniyah Craig — 16
- Jaleesa Molina — 12
- Drew Alexander — 13
- Kaylah Turner — 12
- Kelian Cedano — 10
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
- Kelian Cedano and Drew Alexander both set career-highs in the 94-85 win over George Mason.
- Kelian Cedano had a career-high 10 points in 20 minutes of action on Monday.
- Drew Alexander recorded a career-high 13 points in 11 minutes of action, going 5-8 from the field.
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.
Players Mentioned
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



















