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Thrilling Comeback Gives Women's Basketball Big 5 Crown

PHILADELPHIA — A stunning comeback handed the Temple women's basketball team a share of the Philadelphia Big 5 title on Thursday night at McGonigle Hall. Trailing by 13 to start the fourth quarter, the Owls rallied to outscore visiting Penn 29-12 in the final frame to win it 76-72. The win lifts Temple to 12-7 overall, while Penn dips to 10-4.

Keys to the Game
> Hot shooting from Penn saw the Quakers hold double digit leads in each of the first three quarters.
> Penn's advantage grew to as many as 15 points and the visitors started the fourth quarter holding a 60-47 lead.