TAI STRICKLAND NEWS

Strickland leads LIU against Fairleigh Dickinson after 34-point game

LIU takes on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights after Tai Strickland scored 34 points in the Sharks' 87-74 loss to the Le Moyne Dolphins

FEBRUARY 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strickland leads LIU against Fairleigh Dickinson

LIU takes on the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights after Tai Strickland scored 34 points in the Sharks' 87-74 loss to the Le Moyne Dolphins

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strickland leads LIU against Wagner after 27-point outing

LIU plays the Wagner Seahawks after Tai Strickland scored 27 points in LIU's 86-69 loss to the Albany (NY) Great Danes

JANUARY 4, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Savrasov scores 18 as Georgia Southern beats Marshall 81-76

Led by Andrei Savrasov's 18 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 81-76 on Thursday night

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moore has 13 as Georgia Southern defeats Campbell 54-53

Led by Tyren Moore's 13 points, the Georgia Southern Eagles defeated the Campbell Fighting Camels 54-53 on Saturday

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in starting lineup Strickland will start Friday's contest against Tulane.

Impact Strickland will draw his fifth start over the last six games after coming off the bench during Temple's previous contest. As a starter, the point guard has averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.5 steals in 28.0 minutes per game.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Sunday Strickland will come off the bench Sunday against South Florida.

Impact Strickland started the past four games but will shift to the bench for the final game of the regular season Sunday. He's averaged 8.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 20.6 minutes when coming off the bench this season.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn carries Temple over Tulane 75-70

Damian Dunn scored 19 points and Jahlil White added a double-double to help Temple get past Tulane 75-70

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hicks scores 16 to carry Temple past Cincinnati 75-71

Zach Hicks had 16 points off the bench to carry Temple to a 75-71 win over Cincinnati

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strickland leads Temple against Cincinnati after 27-point game

Temple visits the Cincinnati Bearcats after Tai Strickland scored 27 points in the Owls' 64-57 victory over the SMU Mustangs

FEBRUARY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strickland leads Temple against Cincinnati after 27-point outing

Temple plays the Cincinnati Bearcats after Tai Strickland scored 27 points in the Owls' 64-57 win against the SMU Mustangs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strickland scores 27 to propel Temple past SMU 64-57

Tai Strickland had a career-high 27 points as Temple beat SMU 64-57

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forbes scores 25, leads Tulane past Temple in OT

Jaylen Forbes scored 25 points, including a go-ahead 3-point play with 1:49 left in overtime, and Tulane defeated Temple 92-83

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to action Monday Strickland (illness) posted three points (1-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block during Monday's loss to South Florida.

Impact Strickland returned to the lineup after missing the Owls' win against Tulsa on Monday but finished with a rough shooting performance. The guard has scored a total of eight points over his past five appearances.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits due to illness Strickland did not play in Saturday's game against Tulsa due to an illness, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact On a positive note, Strickland's absence at least wasn't due to the back injury that cost him some time in January. Given the reason behind his absence, Strickland could be back in the fold relatively soon. His next chance surfaces Monday against USF.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Last-minute jump shot lifts Temple over Cincinnati

Damian Dunn converted a go-ahead 3-point play with 36 seconds left to lead Temple to a 61-58 win over Cincinnati on Tuesday night

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will be available Tuesday Strickland (back) will be available for Tuesday's game against Cincinnati, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Strickland has been able to practice with the team the last couple days. He has been out for close to a month now due to this back injury. Strickland is a good play off the bench for Temple.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Did not play Wednesday Strickland (back) did not play in Wednesday's 69-64 win over Tulsa.

Impact Strickland has now missed four consecutive games with a lingering back issue. The 6-foot-2 guard has played in 10 games for the Owls, averaging 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 steals on 19.2 minutes per game this season. Strickland should be good to go for Wednesday's contest with Wichita State on Jan. 19.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Looks set to play Strickland (back) appears set to rejoin the action Wednesday versus Tulsa, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Strickland was listed as a game-time call leading up to the contest but looks set to retake his spot on the floor after a three-game absence. Strickland hasn't started a game this season but is averaging 8.2 points and 2.7 rebounds over 19.2 minutes off the bench entering Wednesday.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed a GTD Wednesday Strickland (back) will be a game-time decision for Wednesday's game against Tulsa, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Strickland has missed the last three games due to a sore back. He will likely test things out pregame to determine if he will be able to hold up in Wednesday's contest. Strickland would have a full week off before the team's next scheduled opponent if he doesn't suit up.

JANUARY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Strickland (back) is out for Saturday's game against East Carolina Bella DiAmore of The Temple News reports.

Impact Strickland is set to miss his third straight game, battling a sore back. The 6-foot-2 guard has played in 10 games for Temple this season, averaging 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.7 steals on 19.2 minutes per game for the Owls. Strickland's next opportunity to return will be Wednesday when Temple takes on Tulsa.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Strickland (Back) will not play Wednesday as he continues to nurse a back injury, Sam Cohn of The Philadelphia Inquirerreports.

Impact After originally being listed as questionable to play against UCF, Strickland will miss Wednesday's game with a back injury. It is unclear who will replace Strickland's 19.2 minutes off the bench. His next chance to return is Saturday against Eastern Carolina.

JANUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Battling sore back Strickland did not play in Sunday's game against Houston due to a sore back, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Strickland is day-to-day according to coach Aaron McKie. Strickland has been a solid contributor off the bench this season, averaging 8.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in 19.2 minutes. Strickland will be questionable for Wednesday's game against UCF.

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

White, Shead help No. 12 Houston hold off Temple 66-61

Fabian White Jr. had 15 points and 14 rebounds, and Jamal Shead scored 14 points to lead depleted No. 12 Houston past Temple 66-61 on Sunday night

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies 21 in return Strickland (thigh) produced 21 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 9-12 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 72-68 1OT win over Vanderbilt.

Impact Strickland recently missed a pair of games due to a thigh injury but returned Tuesday to set season highs in both scoring and minutes played. He'll be clear to continue serving in a sixth-man role moving forward, with 2021-22 marking the first season the former Wisconsin Badger will be on pace to average double-digit scoring.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE