PHILADELPHIA — In a game of runs, Temple held on for the final surge, outlasting visiting UCF in American women's basketball action on Wednesday night. The Owls improve to 13-8 overall, 5-3 in conference play. UCF falls to 11-8, 3-4 in the AAC.
Keys to the Game
> Despite seeing a lead as large as 12 slip away, Temple got hot when it counted, coming up with a two big defensive stops to finish out a gritty win.
> After a 30-30 halftime tie, Temple had a huge start to the third quarter, going up 48-36 and seemingly creating breathing room.