VILLANOVA, Pa. — The Temple women's basketball team forced 19 Villanova turnovers, but the Wildcats shot 54.2% to provide the edge in a 76-68 Philadelphia Big 5 battle in Villanova. The Owls dip to 3-6 overall (1-1 Big 5), while Villanova improves to 7-2 (3-0 Big 5) with the win.
Keys to the Game
> Temple rallied from a 10-point first half deficit to take the a 34-33 edge at the half, backed by an 11-0 closing run in the second quarter.
> Villanova answered by outscoring Temple 22-14 in the third quarter to lead by seven after three.