PHILADELPHIA - The long streak of wins on Hooter the Owl's birthday came to an end, as Temple men's basketball got off to a rough start and never recovered in an 80-59 loss to Houston (21-5, 11-3) at the Liacouras Center. The Owls (15-12, 7-8) were down by 15 before getting on the scoreboard to start the game, and struggled mightily on the glass throughout the contest.
Keys to the Game
> Houston collected 53 rebounds, tying the arena record with Temple (53 rebounds vs. Arizona State, Nov, 30, 2004).
> The Owls managed just 22 rebounds, and Houston finished with a 14-4 edge in second chance points.