Temple Women's Basketball is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with a revamped roster and a challenging non-conference schedule, aiming to reach the American Conference Championship game.
Head coach Diane Richardson is determined to change the team's fate after two consecutive semifinal losses to Rice in the American Conference Tournament.
Richardson's team has won 20 games in each of the last two seasons, a feat not achieved since 2014-17, but was eliminated by a lower-seeded Rice team both times.
The Owls' returners, including guards Tristen Taylor and Kaylah Turner, and forward Jaleesa Molina, will play a key role in the team's quest to overcome their semifinal shortcomings.
With a tough non-conference schedule ahead, Temple is hopeful that this season will be different and that they have the pieces in place to make a deep run in the tournament.
Author's summary: Temple Women's Basketball seeks to overcome semifinal losses.