The Temple Owls (8-5) and the Wichita State Shockers (10-3) are set to tip off their American Athletic Conference campaigns this Friday at the Liacouras Center.
Wichita State enters conference play riding high after a commanding 87-72 victory over Friends on December 29. The Shockers wrapped up non-conference action with a 10-3 record, their best showing since the 2019-20 season when they went 12-1 against non-league opponents. Historically, the Shockers hold a 3-4 record in AAC openers but have lost their last three conference debuts.
Meanwhile, Temple concluded its non-conference schedule in style, cruising to a 91-71 win over Buffalo on December 29.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Temple Owls vs the Wichita State Shockers NCAAM game, plus plenty more.
Temple Owls vs Wichita State Shockers: Date and tip-off time
The Temple Owls and the Wichita State Shockers will tip off in a highly anticipated NCAAM game on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Date | Friday, January 3, 2025 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Liacouras Center |
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
How to watch Temple Owls vs Wichita State Shockers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Temple Owls and the Wichita State Shockers on:
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Temple Owls team news & key performers
On the Owls' side, senior Steve Settle III shone against Buffalo, delivering his second double-double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds. He also earned AAC honorable mention recognition for his all-around effort, which included four assists, two steals, and a block. Impressively, the 6-foot-10 forward has tallied at least one assist, steal, and block in six games this season.
Sophomore Quante Berry provided a spark off the bench, going 7-of-8 from the field for 15 points. He contributed across the board with four steals, three assists, and three rebounds. The Owls' bench was a significant factor, with Berry, Zion Stanford (15 points), and Shane Dezonie (11 points) all scoring in double digits. Altogether, Temple's reserves accounted for 48 points, dwarfing Buffalo's bench output of 26.
Wichita State Shockers team news & key performers
For the Shockers, Xavier Bell is on a tear, scoring a career-high 29 points against Friends. Over his last five outings, Bell has averaged 20.2 points per game, including three straight 20-point performances. In that recent game, he poured in 21 of his 29 points in the first half, matching former Shocker Colby Rogers as the last to hit 20+ in a single half. Bell also joined the 1,000-career-point club on December 17 against Kansas City, becoming one of two current Shockers to reach that milestone, alongside Justin Hill. Adding to their dominance, Quincy Ballard recorded his second consecutive double-double with 17 points and a career-high 16 rebounds.