FGCU/TEMPLE Preview

Philadelphia, PA- FGCU (11-2) heads on the road to play Temple University (6-5) Sunday afternoon from McGonigle Hall.

Overview:

Temple University is led by Coach Tonya Cardoza who is currently in her 12th season leading the Owls. The Owls average 69.5 points per game, shoot 39% from the field, 33% from the 3 point line, and average 41 rebounds per game. On the defensive side of the ball Temple averages 4.4 steals per game, and 3.5 blocks per game. Temple averages 14.6 turnovers per game.

The Owls are 6-5 and have faced #4 UCONN (83-54) and #7 South Carolina (78-71) both road losses but top tier competition for a non conference schedule.

Players To Watch For:

6’0 JR F Mia Davis 19.3 ppg

5’7 RS SO G Ashley Jones 17.3 ppg

5’8 SO G Marissa Mackins 11.3 ppg

Possible Starting Lineup (TU):

G-Ashley Jones

G-Marissa Mackins

G-Lena Niang

G-Asonah Alexander

F-Mia Davis

Possible Starting Lineup (FGCU):

G-Keri Jewett-Giles

G-Davion Wingate

G-Ashli O’Neal

G-Tytonia Adderly

F-Nasrin Ulel

Prediction:

FGCU 85 TU 68