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Men's Basketball Outlasts USF in Overtime Thriller

PHILADELPHIA - In a wild game of runs, Temple men's basketball was able to come out on top in overtime for a third time this season, posting an 82-80 win over visiting USF (12-4, 2-2). The Owls (13-3, 3-1) had four players score in double figures, led by Nate Pierre-Louis with a season-tying 22 points and Shizz Alston, Jr. with 20.

Game Summary
> Huge swings defined the game, with Temple using a 20-4 first-half run for a 17-point lead, and USF using a 27-5 run for an eight-point lead in the second half.