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11.5.26 | Women's Basketball

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Date
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026
Time
2 p.m. ET
Location
Liacouras Center | Philadelphia, Pa.
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PHILADELPHIA – Temple women's basketball (0-1) returns to the Liacouras Center for its 2026-27 home opener Saturday, Nov. 7, hosting Navy (1-0) at 2 p.m. ET. The game marks the first meeting between the Owls and Midshipmen. Fans can watch on ESPN+ and follow live statistics on StatBroadcast.

The Owls look to rebound from a 91-71 season-opening setback at George Mason, while Navy arrives following a 91-63 victory over Mount St. Mary's.

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Things to Look For

1
Turner Starts Fast
Kaylah Turner scored 21 points and knocked down five three-pointers in the season opener at George Mason. The senior led the American in scoring last season at 16.4 points per game and earned preseason first-team all-conference honors.
2
A New Look on North Broad
Temple added six newcomers for 2026-27: Mariah Cross, LaBrea Carter, Taliyah Logwood, Timya Grice, Shayla Smith and Myla Benton. Philadelphia native Smith returns home after a season at Penn State.
3
First Meeting, Home Opener
Saturday marks the first matchup between Temple and Navy and the Owls' first home game of the season. Temple is seeking its first win after opening on the road at George Mason.
  • Saniyah Craig was a preseason All-American Conference second-team selection after averaging 7.9 rebounds and recording five double-doubles in 2025-26.
  • Khloe Miller blocked four shots in the opener at George Mason, while Shayla Smith grabbed a team-high six rebounds.
  • Temple ranked fourth in the American in offensive rebounds (13.4 per game) and third in steals (9.0 per game) during 2025-26.

Projected Temple Starters

F • No. 91 Saniyah Craig
F • No. 24 Khloe Miller
G • No. 11 Tristen Taylor
G • No. 7 Kaylah Turner
G • No. 8 Shayla Smith
Note: Projected starters according to Temple's Navy game notes.
Last Time Out

Temple fell 91-71 at George Mason in its Nov. 2 season opener. The Owls led 17-14 after the first quarter and pushed the advantage to six early in the second before the Patriots used a 16-0 run to take control and lead 41-27 at halftime. Temple cut the deficit to nine in the third quarter on a three-point play by Taliyah Logwood, but George Mason responded with five straight points. Kaylah Turner led Temple with 21 points, including five three-pointers.

Top Performer: Kaylah Turner • 21 PTS, 5 3PM

Series History
All-Time SeriesFirst meeting
Last MeetingNever met
Last Temple WinNone
Current StreakNone

Temple By the Numbers

21Turner Points in Opener
5Turner 3-Pointers in Opener
4Miller Blocks in Opener
1stMeeting vs. Navy
Scouting Navy 1-0
Season Opener
W, 91-63 vs. Mount St. Mary's
Player to Watch
Zoe Mesuch • 16 PTS, 4 3PM
2025-26 Finish
22-9 • 15-2 Patriot League

Navy opened 2026-27 with a 91-63 win at Mount St. Mary's, shooting 34-for-75 from the floor and 11-for-28 from three-point range. Zoe Mesuch scored 16 points and made four threes; Zanai Barnett-Gay added 15 points and Isa Grant scored 12. Eleven Midshipmen scored in the win. Navy finished 22-9 overall and 15-2 in Patriot League play last season, capturing the regular-season title and earning its first WBIT appearance. Barnett-Gay was named the Patriot League preseason Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, and Navy was picked to win the league.

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