PHILADELPHIA -- The Temple women's basketball team built a 20-point lead after two quarters of play and then held off a late charge from visiting Villanova to top the Wildcats, 61-55, at McGonigle Hall on Wednesday night. The win was the first for Temple over Villanova since 2010, as the Owls move to 3-3 overall, 2-1 in the Big 5. Villanova falls to 4-2 overall, 1-1 in Big 5 play.
Junior Feyonda Fitzgerald led all players with 23 points, while three other Owls hit double-figures in scoring. Senior Erica Covile notched her 10th career double-double, with 10 points and a season and game-high 13 boards.