The Owls Look to Stay Hot Against Wichita State

Wednesday, February 19

Philadelphia, Pa.

7:00 p.m.

Temple University

Wichita State

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The Owls Look to Stay Hot Against Wichita State

2.18.25 | Women's Basketball

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Game Info:
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Liacouras Center - Philadelphia, Pa.
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Opening Tip
Coming off a 73-56 win over Tulane, Temple looks to stay hot as the Owls look to take on Wichita State at home in the Liacouras Center on Wednesday.

News & Notes

Following a 73-56 victory against Tulane on Saturday, Temple will take on Wichita State at Liacouras on Wednesday.
Temple held a 34-30 lead over Tulane going into halftime despite zero points from its two leading scorers Tiarra East (13.7 ppg) and Tarriyonna Gary (12.1 ppg).
The Owls had a +17 rebound advantage over Tulane after securing a season-high 54 rebounds to Tulane's 37 rebounds.
Temple started the third quarter on a 15-0 run against Tulane. Temple had two 20+ quarters against Tulane.
Kaylah Turner dropped her first collegiate double-double following her 22 points and 11 rebounds performance in her second start this season.
The Owls are 9-3 in games when they score 20+ in a quarter this season.

Scouting the Shockers

The Shockers head to Philly following a 60-57 victory over Rice on Saturday.
Jayla Murray (13 points) and Salese Blow (11 points) are the leading scorers for the Shockers.
Before the victory over Rice, Wichita State had dropped back-to-back games against UTSA and Charlotte.
Taylor Jameson (18 points) and Jayla Murray (13 points) were the leading scorers for Wichita State against Rice. Aicha Ndour had 13 boards for the Shockers against Rice.
Wichita State has a 3-11 record in conference play, with wins over UAB, Charlotte, and Rice.
The Shockers rank second in the AAC in bench points per game (22.6)
Wichita State closed out the 2023-24 season by going 10-22 and having a conference record of 5-13.

Unsung Heroes

Kaylah Turner finished the first half with 16 points on 6-12 shooting against Tulane.
Jaleesa Molina earned her sixth double-double following her 16 points and a career-high 15 rebounds performance.
Molina had four points, seven rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal in the first half.
Tristen Taylor and Anissa River finished with 13 points against Tulane.