DALLAS – The Temple women's basketball team (13-14, 8-8 AAC) defeated the SMU Mustangs (13-13, 7-7) in its regular season finale to snap a four-game skid to clinch a first-round bye in next week's American Athletic Conference Tournament. Up by one point with just over two minutes to play, freshman guard Aniya Gourdine connected on a three-pointer to give the Owls a two-possession lead. From there, Temple was able to hold on for a 56-48 win.
Statistical Leaders
> Mia Davis: 21 points and 10 rebounds
> Gourdine: 13 points, five rebounds, four assists
> Emani Mayo: seven points, four rebounds
First Quarter: Temple 17, SMU 7
> The Owls began the game on a hot start thanks to five early points from Davis including a three-pointer.