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Temple Defeats ECU 67-57 In First Round Of American Women’s Basketball Championship

UNCASVILLE, Conn. – No. 8 seed Temple moved into the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference Women’s Basketball Championship thanks to a 67-57 win over No. 9 seed East Carolina on Friday at the Mohegan Sun Arena. The Owls advance to face No. 1 seed UConn on Saturday at 2 p.m. (ET) on ESPN3.

Mia Davis registered her conference-best 18th double-double of the season with 24 points and 12 rebounds to lead Temple, adding a game-high six assists. Alexa Williamson scored 12 points and pulled down seven boards, and Marissa Mackins tallied 11 points in the win for the Owls.