Temple's Comeback Bid Falls Short Against Charleston

PHILADELPHIA – The Temple University men's basketball team erased most of a 20-point deficit and twice pulled within one possession in the second half, but its comeback bid fell short in a 91-81 loss to Charleston on Wednesday night at the Liacouras Center.

The Owls move to 1-2 on the season heading into their first Big 5 pod matchup against La Salle on Sunday. The Cougars (3-0) remain unbeaten and will host South Carolina State on Sunday.

Cam Scott poured in a career-high 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting, including four 3-pointers. Derrian Ford added 18 points and six assists, while Deuce Drake finished with 13 points off the bench.