TEMPLE +4 1/2........Coach Cheney returns to the Owls tonight in the N.I.T. This is the 22nd straight post season appearance for the Owls.......Temple, which placed second in the Atlantic 10 Conference?s East Division (11-5), has never lost to former A-10 member Virginia Tech. The Owls own a 9-0 all-time mark against the Hokies, who finished fourth in the Atlantic Coast Conference with an 8-8 league mark. The last meeting between the schools came on March 9, 2000. Temple won that contest, an Atlantic 10 Tournament Quarterfinal game, 71-52. Virginia Tech left the A-10 the following season, moving to the Big East Conference........Temple's Defense is allowing 61.5 pts/game. Thats around the top 30 in the nation for defense. The Owls are also holding oppts to 40 % shooting......In NIT play, Temple is 8-2 ATS the last 10.
GL tonight
GL tonight
