PHILADELPHIA -- The Temple women's basketball team needed a late defensive hold and got it, sealing a gritty Philadelphia Big 5 win over Saint Joseph's, 58-52, at Hagan Arena. The victory gives Temple a 2-0 record to start the young season, while the Hawks open with an 0-1 mark.
Keys to the Game
> Temple got off to another hot start, leading 9-0 early, before SJU found its footing behind the arc.
> Hot three point shooting from the Hawks tied the game at the break, and both teams led in the third quarter.