PHILADELPHIA - Despite a solid first half performance, the Temple men's basketball team fell 76-56 to #15 Villanova Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Owls fall to 13-12 (2-2 Big 5) while the Wildcats improve to 19-6 (4-0 Big 5) and earn their 27th Big 5 title. Villanova is now tied with Temple for the most titles in Big 5 history.
Game Summary
> It was a tale of two halves for both teams, with Villanova's 50-point second half deciding the game.
> The Owls were able to take an early lead and keep it close, leading at halftime before the Wildcats' surge after the break became too much.