After three straight matches on the road, volleyball will welcome Temple University to the Athletics/Alumni Center Friday night.
The Cougars (5-18, 0-12) will try to stop the Owls, a team that is currently third overall in the American Athletic Conference and has won four straight, including a 3-0 win over second place Cincinnati.
The Owls are one of the most well-rounded teams in the conference, ranking highly in both offensive and defensive categories. They currently rank third in the conference in hitting percentage, assists and kills; second in blocks and aces.
Volleyball will have to contend with keeping outside hitter Irem Asci in check after she recorded 26 kills on .