ncaab Game Recap< BACK
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.