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Grabs six rebounds in reserve role Battle had three points (0-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT) and six rebounds across 19 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 65-57 victory over Tulane.

Impact The Butler transfer had yet to suit up this season due to injury, but Battle appears to have locked up a rotation spot as the second-leading reserve in terms of minutes played. The shooting will likely come, considering he was a 30.2 percent three-point shooter with the Bulldogs, but the sophomore can contribute in other areas as well.

JANUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Saturday Battle (hamstring) is dressed out and appears to be available for Saturday's game against East Carolina.

Impact Battle has yet to play this season while dealing with a hamstring injury but appears to be set to make his debut after transferring from Butler in November. The 6-5 sophomore averaged three points and one rebound in 10.9 minutes for the Bulldogs last season but should likely see those numbers rise in a new role with the Owls.

JANUARY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Battle (hamstring) will not play in Thursday's game against UCF, Sam Cohn of OwlScoop.com reports.

Impact Battle is one of three Owls that will be unavailable due to lengthy injuries. It's not clear when Battle will be able to return to game action or if he has been able to practice at all. Temple plays again on Saturday against East Carolina.

JANUARY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Monday Battle (hamstring) is not available for Monday's game against SMU, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Battle has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury. He does not have a timetable for a return. The sophomore's next chance to play would be on Thursday against UCF.

JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Saturday Battle will not play Saturday versus NJIT on Saturday due to a hamstring injury, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Battle's absence isn't expected to be a long one, so he should provide some depth in the backcourt again when available. The Owls will be down some depth in the backcourt for their late start to the 2020-21 campaign but should be able to take care of business.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Battle isn't taking part in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against NJIT, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Battle is one of three Temple players who are missing from the warmups ahead of Saturday's contest, leaving the Owls shorthanded. The Owls should be okay without the sophomore, who hasn't appeared in a game yet this season. He should provide some bench depth in the backcourt when cleared to rejoin the action.

DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed immediately eligible Battle was granted a waiver from the NCAA on Wednesday find will be immediately eligible for the 2020-21 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Battle joined the Owls in April after transferring from Butler, and he'll be able to contribute for his new team immediately, beginning with Saturday's season opener against Virginia Tech. The sophomore played a minimal role for Butler last year but should take on a more prominent role for Temple.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE