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Men's Basketball Uses Explosive First Half to Power Past UConn, 81-63

PHILADELPHIA - Five players scored in double figures to lead Temple men's basketball to a decisive win over UConn, 81-63. The Owls (17-6, 7-3) shot a season-best 62 percent from the field in the opening period, using a 15-0 run for an 18-point lead by the midway point of the half.

Game Summary
> Temple led UConn (13-10, 4-6) wire to wire, and by at least 15 points for all but the first eight minutes of the game.
> The Owls held the Huskies to 4-of-18 shooting from long range while hitting 11-of-23, and outshot UConn 52.