Game Guide: La Salle

Date

Wednesday, Nov. 11

Time

6:30 p.m. ET

Location

Philadelphia, Pa.

Broadcast

ESPN+

PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's basketball returns to action Wednesday night as the Owls travel to John E. Glaser Arena to take on La Salle.

Temple enters the matchup following a 97-77 victory over Navy in its home opener on Saturday afternoon.

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Offense in Full Flight

Temple has shown its offensive potential through the first two games of the 2026-27 season. After scoring 71 points against George Mason in the season opener, the Owls bounced back with a 97-77 victory over Navy. Temple shot 50.0 percent (38-for-76) from the field against Navy, with four players scoring in double figures. The Owls also dominated inside, outscoring Navy 60-38 in the paint while adding 37 fast-break points.

Pressure Makes Diamonds

Temple has recorded 29 steals through its first two games, including 12 against George Mason and 17 against Navy. The Owls forced 33 turnovers against Navy, converting them into 43 points. Shayla Smith and Taliyah Logwood led the defensive effort with five steals apiece against the Midshipmen.

Share the Wealth

Temple has had multiple players contribute offensively through its first two games. Kaylah Turner led the Owls with 21 points against George Mason, shooting 5-for-10 from beyond the arc. Four Owls reached double figures against Navy, led by Shayla Smith (21), Turner (19), Taliyah Logwood (15) and Ariana Meriedy (12). Temple also received 38 bench points against Navy.

Last Time Out

Temple women's basketball picked up its first win of the 2026-27 season with a 97-77 victory over Navy in its home opener Saturday afternoon at the Liacouras Center. The Owls forced 33 turnovers, converting them into 43 points, while leading by as many as 32.

Shayla Smith led the Owls with 21 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Kaylah Turner added 19 points, while Taliyah Logwood finished with 15 points and five steals. Ariana Meriedy rounded out the double-digit scorers with 12 points, while Saniyah Craig contributed nine points and five rebounds. Tristen Taylor dished out a team-high five assists.

Top Performer: Player Name • 21 PTS, 7 REB, 5 STL

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Series History

All-Time SeriesTemple leads, 33-21

Last MeetingTemple, 75-54 • Nov. 14, 2025

Last Temple WinNov. 14, 2025 • W, 75-54

Current StreakTemple, W11

Temple By the Numbers

43Points scored off Navy turnovers

33Turnovers forced against Navy

21Points scored by Kaylah Turner against George Mason and Shayla Smith against Navy

17Steals recorded against Navy

Scouting La Salle 1-1

Last Time Out

W, 69-61 vs. Loyola (MD)

Key Player

Joanie Quinn • 14.0 PPG

Preseason All-Conference Honors

Joanie Quinn (2nd) & Kiara Williams (3rd)

La Salle is coming off a 69-61 win over Loyola (MD) on Nov. 7. Vivien Nejašmic led the Explorers in scoring with 17 points, shooting 7-for-16 from the field and 2-for-3 from beyond the arc. Tiana Thompson was the only other La Salle player to reach double figures, finishing with 15 points on 4-for-7 shooting. Every player who saw action for the Explorers against Loyola (MD) scored at least two points.

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