Though 38 points total separated their last nine meetings, Friday's AAC quarterfinal for the University of Cincinnati saw them torment Temple to the tune of 84-54. It was the worst loss of the season deficit-wise for the Owls.
The Bearcats got 22 points from Landers Nolley II and 20 each from Dan Skillings Jr. and Mika Adams-Woods. It was a career-high for Skillings who grew up near Philadelphia and Temple and has played his best basketball against the Owls.
Viktor Lakhin also tied an AAC tournament record with seven blocks and Ody Oguama added 12 rebounds, one off his career-high.