PHILADELPHIA - After struggling from long range much of the game, a trio of three-pointers by Temple followed the final tie near the five-minute mark, and the Owls (7-1, 2-0 Big 5) led the rest of the way in a 77-70 win over Philadelphia Big 5 rival Saint Joseph's (4-4, 0-1 Big 5).
Game Summary
> The Owls led for less than a quarter of the game, but they took the lead when it counted and maintained it at the free-throw line.
> Temple made an impressive 15-of-16 free throws, the Owls' first .900+ performance (min.