Tulsa hosts Battle and Temple
Temple takes on the Tulsa Golden Hurricane after Khalif Battle scored 21 points in the Owls' 87-76 loss to the Tulane Green WaveJANUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TEMPLE OWLS 17-15 · 7TH IN AAC
17-15 · 7TH IN AAC
Zach Hicks - Shoots well in loss Hicks registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 33 minutes during Saturday's 87-76 loss to Tulane.
Impact After not making a three in the teams previous game, Hicks bounced back by making four three's on Saturday. Hicks shot the ball very efficiently in Saturday's loss, making half of his field goal attempts. The sophomore forward was also able to facilitate around the floor, grabbing two offensive rebounds and assisting on three baskets. Hicks scored in double figures for his eighth time this season and his second time in three games.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Jourdain - Grabs seven boards Jourdain totaled eight points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 28 minutes during Saturday's 87-76 loss to Tulane.
Impact Jourdain was a dominant force inside the paint for the Owls on Saturday. The sophomore forward tied his second highest rebound total of the season with seven. With two blocks, Jourdain continues to lead the team in blocks per game, averaging 1.3 per game.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Khalif Battle - Leads in scoring off bench Battle finished with 21 points (7-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Saturday's 87-76 loss to Tulane.
Impact Battle lead the team in scoring with his 21 points off the bench on Saturday. The sophomore guard managed to make four three point attempts, his fifth game with four or more made three pointers. Battle has played the last four games off the bench, though he continues to lead the team in scoring, averaging 18.3 points per game.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Dunn - Scores 16 off bench Dunn closed Saturday's 87-76 loss to Tulane with 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists across 27 minutes.
Impact Dunn continued his hot play off the bench in Saturday's loss. Over the last two games, Dunn has scored 35 points, returning to form as a dominant scorer. Dunn has entered off the bench in three straight games after sustaining a head injury, though his minutes have not seen much of a difference. Through 16 games appearances, Dunn is the teams second leading scorer, averaging 14.5 points per game.
JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tulane faces Temple following Cook's 24-point outing
Tulane faces the Temple Owls after Jalen Cook scored 24 points in the Green Wave's 93-77 victory against the Tulsa Golden HurricaneJANUARY 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dunn scores 19 off the bench as Temple defeats S. Florida
Damian Dunn scored 19 points off of the bench to lead the Temple Owls over the South Florida Bulls 68-64 on Wednesday nightJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Temple visits South Florida following Smith's 21-point performance
South Florida faces the Temple Owls after Serrel Smith Jr. scored 21 points in South Florida's 93-86 loss to the Memphis TigersJANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smith and South Florida host Temple
South Florida faces the Temple Owls after Serrel Smith Jr. scored 21 points in South Florida's 93-86 loss to the Memphis TigersJANUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kur Jongkuch - Unimpressive again Jongkuch logged zero points (0-2 FG), two blocks and one rebound across 23 minutes during Temple's 70-61 win Sunday versus Cincinnati.
Impact Currently, Jongkuch is averaging 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds across his three games started during Temple's 2022-23 season. Fantasy managers should not be surprised if the Owls revert to having Khalif Battle part of their starting lineup again sooner than later. Jongkuch was a last-minute replacement, and Battle continues being Temple's best scorer.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Dunn - Bad beginning to 2023 Dunn logged six points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Temple's 70-61 win Sunday versus Cincinnati.
Impact Dunn made only one shot and logged four turnovers. Fortunately for the sophomore, he will receive sufficient opportunities to redeem himself across 2023. Dunn averaged 14.7 points in between Nov. 7 and Dec. 20.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kur Jongkuch - Part of starting lineup Jongkuch is part of the Owls' starting lineup Sunday versus Cincinnati, according to their Twitter account.
Impact According to 247Sports.com, Emmanuel Okpomo was part of the Owls' starting lineup before they updated it. Jongkuch is a last-minute replacement.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Dunn - Available as backup Dunn (head) is available as a backup Sunday versus Cincinnati, according to 247Sports.com.
Impact Fortunately for Dunn, he does not require a multi-game absence due to his previous injury. Emmanuel Okpomo will be part of Temple's starting lineup again though. Dunn could receive a minute restriction Sunday.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Dunn - Game-time decision Sunday Dunn (head) is a game-time decision Sunday versus Cincinnati, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Dunn's updated status is promising, considering he never had that prior to sitting out when the Owls played at East Carolina on Wednesday. Dunn has approximately six hours before their 2023 begins.
JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Battle scores 18 as Temple defeats East Carolina 59-57
Khalif Battle scored 18 points off of the bench to lead the Temple Owls past the East Carolina Pirates 59-57 on Wednesday nightDECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What to expect, how to watch as East Carolina hosts AAC opener against Temple ECU opens league play against Temple on Wednesday night in Minges.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Phillip's 18 lead Maryland-Eastern Shore past Temple 86-78
Led by Da'Shawn Phillip's 18 points, the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks defeated the Temple Owls 86-78 on Tuesday nightDECEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kur Jongkuch - Four rebounds in place of Reynolds Jongkuch accumulated four points (2-2 FG), four rebounds, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Saturday's 63-55 loss to Ole Miss.
Impact Jongkuch will try to benefit while Jamille Reynolds (thumb) is unavailable. Currently, the injured center must sit out at least six weeks.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kur Jongkuch - Starting Saturday Jongkuch is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Ole Miss.
Impact Jongkuch will get his first start of the year with Jamille Reynolds out due to a thumb injury. The 6-10 senior hasn't played over 10 minutes since Nov. 27 but could see a temporary uptick in usage while Reynolds is out.
DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Temple visits Ole Miss after Murrell's 21-point outing
Ole Miss plays the Temple Owls after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 72-61 loss to the UCF KnightsDECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ole Miss hosts Temple after Murrell's 21-point performance
Ole Miss plays the Temple Owls after Matthew Murrell scored 21 points in Ole Miss' 72-61 loss to the UCF KnightsDECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jamille Reynolds - Out six-to-eight weeks Reynolds is out six-to-eight weeks because of a thumb injury.
Impact Reynolds underwent surgery to repair one of his thumbs. Currently, the earliest date he can return is Jan. 28 at Central Florida. Reynolds will sit out what remains across 2022. This year, he went from being a UCF backup to averaging 22.0 minutes as the 2022-23 Owls' preferred center.
DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jamille Reynolds - Nears double-double Reynolds notched 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and two blocks across 25 minutes during Saturday's 77-57 loss to Penn.
Impact Reynolds came just one rebound shy of his second double-double of the season in Saturday's blowout loss. The sophomore forward has started in every game so far this season, playing in a much bigger role after transferring over the offseason. Reynolds is averaging career highs across the board including points (11.1), rebounds (6.3) and blocks (1.1) in 22.0 minutes per game this season.
DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hysier Miller - Scores in double figures Miller supplied 10 points (4-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 70-60 win over Saint Joseph's.
Impact Miller reached double figure scoring for the fourth time this season Tuesday. The sophomore guard is a regular starter in his second season with the team after entering off the bench as a freshman. Miller leads the team with 4.6 assists per game.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Hicks - Tallies double double in win Hicks ended Tuesday's 70-60 win over Saint Joseph's with 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 35 minutes.
Impact Hicks notched his first double double of the season in Tuesday's win. The sophomore forward currently ranks second on the team with 4.9 rebounds per game. Hicks has started in every game so far this season, playing in a much larger role after entering off the bench in every game last season.
DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
