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Recap - Temple Defeats Connecticut 78-71

Levan Shawn Alston Jr. poured in 34 points for Temple on Thursday, as they defeated Connecticut 78-71 at Gampel Pavilion.

Bettors who backed Temple were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +1.5 at sportsbooks.

Temple got 20 points from Quinton Rose and another 13 points from Nate Pierre-Louis. J.P. Moorman II contributed 5 assists, while Quinton Rose cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Connecticut got a 26-point performance from Christian Vital, who was supported by 21 points from Josh Carlton. Tarin Smith had 3 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Christian Vital grabbed 7 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Temple were victorious, as the score was 35-31 at the break.

Temple won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-24.

Temple looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Central Florida. Connecticut will aim to get back on the winning track at East Carolina.