Official Site of the Owls · Jan 11, 2018
#25 USF Tops Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA -- The Temple women's basketball team was upended by #25 USF on Wednesday night, falling 89-73 to the Bulls at McGonigle Hall. The loss dips Temple to 9-6 overall, 1-2 in conference play, while USF improves to 13-4, 3-1.
KEYS TO THE GAME
> USF shot 56% (19-34) from the field in the first half, including a 57% (8-14) from three.
> Temple shot 50% from the field in the second half, holding the Bulls to 43.3% with just one three.
> However, USF held a 42-30 advantage on the glass, and a 32-26 edge in the paint to seal the win.
INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS
> Senior Tanaya Atkinson tallied 27 points with six rebounds and four assists to lead the Owls.