After making a pit stop in New York City to dispose of/in a loss to Fordham, the Owls head farther up I-95 to visit Rhode Island in another Atlantic 10 Conference rematch Sunday.

In the first meeting this season between these two, Temple struggled in the early going but picked up the pace midway through the first set en route to sweeping the Rams 3-0. Junior outside hitters Gabriella Matautia and Elyse Burkert combined for 30 kills on 73 attempts.

Rhode Island has struggled since the two teams faced, with its only wins against the only winless programs in the A-10, La Salle and Charlotte.

A win for the Owls provides extra cushion as they try to stay in the top six of the conference for a berth in the A-10 Tournament.

The match is set to begin at 1 p.m.

–Jake Adams