PHILADELPHIA -- Fans will have their first opportunity to check out the 2017-18 Temple women's basketball team on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at McGonigle Hall. The Owls will play an exhibition game against the University of Charleston. Admission is free.
THE OWLS
> Temple went 24-8 a year ago, culminating the season in the NCAA Tournament.
> The Owls finished 13-3 in the American Athletic Conference, ranking second behind only UConn.
> Temple defeated all four local rivals to capture the 2017 Philadelphia Big 5 Championship.
RETURNERS
> Temple's top returner is senior Tanaya Atkinson, who averaged 13.