The Rocky theme performed by Rice’s pep band was fitting on many levels. First, the tune started just as the Temple women’s basketball team began its jog from the tunnel. Uncanny. Second, it was an apt anthem for Rice.

The Temple Owls take on the Rice Owls in the AAC Tournament. Tuesday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

Familiarity meant many things for Temple on Monday. For most of the Owls, it meant a return to Dickies Arena for another American Athletic Conference women’s basketball tournament. For all of them, it was a third matchup with Charlotte.