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Alston's 31-Point Effort Leads Men's Basketball Past UMass, 65-63

PHILADELPHIA - Shizz Alston, Jr. scored a career-high 31 points to lead Temple men's basketball to a 65-63 come-from-behind win over visiting UMass (6-5). The Owls (8-2) trailed by 13 early in the second half before a 12-0 run put them back in it, and Alston's 11-of-12 performance at the free throw line later sealed the deal.

Game Summary
> After back-and-forth action in the first 10 minutes, UMass pulled ahead and took a 10-point lead into halftime.
> The Minutemen increased their lead to 13 early in the second half before Quinton Rose got into the action, helping Alston as the Owls used a big run to get back in the game.