PHILADELPHIA - The Temple women's basketball team held on for a thrilling 69-66 win over perennial American Athletic Conference powerhouse, USF, on Thursday night at McGonigle Hall. The win extends the Owls' win streak to five, as Temple improves to 11-6 overall, 4-1 in conference play. USF falls to 10-7, 2-1 in the American.
Keys to the Game
> After a tight first half where neither team led by more than three points, Temple created separation with a huge 24-13 third quarter.
> The Owls led by as many as 18, before USF mounted a fourth quarter comeback.