Temple University Athletics
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL DEFEATED 80-73 BY RHODE ISLAND
1.19.03 | Women's Basketball
Temple led 13-2 on a lay-up by Dupree and led by as many as 15 in the first half (25-10) on a lay-up by Hamilton with 10:29 left in the first half. The Rams went on a 22-9 run to trim Temple's lead to two (34-32) at intermission.
The Owls held a slim four point lead on a jumper by Smalls with 17:15 in the second half. The Rams took the lead for good on a three point play by Johnson at the 14:38 mark. Rhode Island led by as many as 11 twice, the last time on free throws by King with 23 seconds left.
Temple lost the battle of the boards 46-20 including a 24-10 offensive rebound advantage by the Rams. The Owls have been outrebounded by their last three opponents by a combined 50 rebounds.
The Rams only committed 12 turnovers nine less than Temple usually forces and 23 less than they did in the January 9 game in Philadelphia. Rhode Island also made 16-of-18 free throws in the second half while the Owls made 9-of-13. Overall Rhode Island had 29 free throws attempts (21-29) compared to Temple's 19 (14-19).
The Owls will next host Fordham on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m in the Liacouras Center.
Note: Owls senior guard Chrissy Cruz did not play due to an ankle injury suffered in practice. Cruz had started the previous three games.
Stacey Smalls suffered a cut lip and recieved medical attention at a local hospital in Rhode Island and was released in time to board the team bus to Philadelphia.
