PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — A surging Temple squad looks to solidify its standing in the American Athletic Conference when it hosts a North Texas team seeking consistency on Sunday at Liacouras Center. The Owls (15-8) enter the matchup having won four of their last five, including an 81-73 road victory at East Carolina on Feb. 7. Temple is led by guard Aiden Tobiason, who is averaging 19.7 points over his last three games. He erupted for 27 points and six rebounds in the win over the Pirates. North Texas (14-11) is coming off a 76-69 home win over Memphis on Thursday but has alternated wins and losses over its past seven games. The Mean Green rely on guard David Terrell, who is averaging 14.4 points and 4.6 assists per game in conference play. Terrell scored 14 points with four assists in the victory against Memphis. Temple holds a narrow edge in the all-time series, 4-3, but North Texas won the most recent meeting, 58-54, in last season’s AAC tournament. The game will feature a contrast in tempo. North Texas, known for its deliberate pace and stout defense, ranks among the nation’s leaders in scoring defense. Temple prefers a faster offensive game, with Tobiason serving as the primary catalyst. How the Mean Green contain him will be a pivotal storyline. For Temple, a win would bolster its resume for a potential postseason bid. For North Texas, a road victory against a team above them in the standings is crucial to building momentum for the final stretch of conference play. Tipoff is set for Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.