Cincinnati outlasts Temple in overtime for key AAC victory

It was 52 days in the making. And, it took an extra period to settle.

The University of Cincinnati Bearcats started 2023 with a disappointing 70-61 loss at Temple's Liacouras Center. Wednesday night at Fifth Third Arena, UC clawed out a tough one against the Owls in overtime 88-83.

Landers Nolley II had nine of his 20 points in the overtime to help nail down UC's 19th win.

They never had a double-digit lead in the game and again had to scrap late.

Grad student David DeJulius also had 20 on a night where they excelled at the free throw line. Along with his patented hang-in-the-air jumpers, fall-away shots and free throws, he had 7 assists. DeJulius was 9-for-9 from the line and the Bearcats were…