PHILADELPHIA - The first nationally ranked team of the season awaits Temple men's basketball in its next game, as the Owls (7-1) take their hot start to #21/21 Villanova (6-2) for a Philadelphia Big 5 showdown on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 8:30 p.m. (FS1 / 1210 AM WPHT).
Scouting Temple
> Temple is an impressive 7-1 to start the season, which is the Owls' best start since the 2012-13 team went 8-1 before dropping its second game.
> The Owls are facing their first Top 25 team of the season in #21/21 Villanova. Last season was the 11th in a row in which Temple defeated a Top 25 program, beating #16/16 Wichita State in overtime at home, 81-79 on Feb.