Temple Women's Basketball is preparing for the 2025-26 season with a revamped roster and a tough nonconference schedule, aiming to make another push for the American Conference Championship game.
Head coach Diane Richardson is determined to change the team's fate after losing to Rice in the conference tournament semifinals for two consecutive years. Richardson's team has won 20 games in each of the last two seasons, a feat they had not achieved since 2014-17.
Richardson likes Rice head coach Lindsay Edmonds, but not enough to lose to her in consecutive seasons.
The Owls' returners, including guards Tristen Taylor and Kaylah Turner, and forward Jaleesa Molina, will headline the team's efforts to end their semifinal shortcomings.
Author's summary: Temple Women's Basketball seeks to overcome past semifinal losses.