Temple Women's Basketball Looks to Overcome Semifinal Shortcomings
Temple Women's Basketball is gearing up for the 2025-26 season with a revamped roster and a challenging non-conference schedule, aiming to make a push for the American Conference Championship game.
Head coach Diane Richardson is determined to change the team's fate after 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.
Richardson likes Rice head coach Lindsay Edmonds, but not enough to lose to her in consecutive seasons.
The Owls will rely on returning players, including guards Tristen Taylor and Kaylah Turner, and forward Jaleesa Molina, to lead the team to success. With a strong roster and tough schedule, Temple hopes to end its semifinal shortcomings and make a deeper run in the tournament.
Author's summary: Temple Women's Basketball seeks to overcome past semifinal losses.
- Revamped roster
- Tough non-conference schedule
- Returning players: Tristen Taylor, Kaylah Turner, and Jaleesa Molina