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Strickland racks up 21 pts, 7 reb to lead Temple

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Tai Strickland - Tallies 21 in returnStrickland (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.

ImpactStrickland 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

Strickland sparks Temple to 72-68 OT win over Vanderbilt

Tai Strickland scored 18 of his 21 points in the second half and overtime, and Temple became the second straight American Athletic Conference foe to beat Vanderbilt, 72-68

DECEMBER 8, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vanderbilt falls to Temple in overtime, 72-68, despite Pippen's heroicsVanderbilt fell, 72-68, on Tuesday night.

DECEMBER 8, 2021•TENNESSEAN.COM

Scotty Pippen - Plays through illnessPippen had 16 points, (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 29 minutes while playing through an illness during Tuesday's 72-68 loss to Temple, Aria...

ImpactIt was the fewest minutes Pippen has played since the season opener, but he still tied for the team lead in scoring. Pippen will have a couple days to recover before Friday's game against Loyola-Chicago.

DECEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Okpomo - Not warming up TuesdayOkpomo (undisclosed) isn't partaking in pregame warmups prior to Tuesday's matchup versus Vanderbilt, 247Sports.com reports.

ImpactThe center will likely miss a third straight contest due to an undisclosed issue. His next opportunity to take the floor looms Saturday at St. Joseph's.

DECEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Tai Strickland - Warming up TuesdayStrickland (thigh) is taking part in pregame warmups ahead of Tuesday's game at Vanderbilt, 247Sports.com reports.

ImpactAfter missing the past two matchups with a thigh injury, it appears that Strickland will be available for the Owls during their contest against the Commodores. Strickland is currently posting 9.0 points and 2.8 rebounds across six games played.

DECEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE

Liam Robbins - No timetable for returnRobbins (foot) received an MRI but does not have a timetable for return, Justin Hershey of the Vanderbilt Hustler reports.

ImpactRobbins has yet to debut this season due to a foot injury that he suffered a setback with a month ago. It seems like he is still a ways away from being able to contribute for Vandy. We should get more updates over the coming weeks on when the big Minnesota transfer may be able to hit the court.

DECEMBER 7, 2021•ROTOWIRE