PHILADELPHIA - With a dominant effort in the third quarter, Temple women's basketball was able to overcome a lackluster first half and grab a 65-56 win over visiting Hampton on Thursday night. The Owls (7-2) trailed by six at the break, but outscored the Pirates (2-6) 22-4 in the third quarter.
Keys to the Game
> Temple committed a season-high 35 turnovers, but also out-rebounded Hampton 50-26.
> The Owls played strong team basketball when things were clicking, getting assists on 19 of 24 baskets.
> With a 7-2 record, Temple is off to its best start since the 2009-10 season.