Temple University Athletics
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BATTERS BONNIES TO CLINCH SECOND PLACE IN ATLANTIC 10 EAST
2.27.03 | Women's Basketball
Senior guard Stacey Smalls led the Owls with a game-high 15 points and was the only Temple player to score in double figures. Junior forward Toni Belafonte, sophomore forward Ari Moore and freshman center Mercedes Miller chipped in with nine points apiece. Junior guard/forward Christena Hamilton led the Owls in rebounding with six boards while Moore added five.
Courtney Mattingly led St. Bonaventure with 10 points and was the sole Bonnies player to hit for double digits. Jade Humble and Mattingly led St. Bonaventure in rebounding with six boards each.
Temple held a slim 28-27 advantage at intermission before shooting 15-27 (55.6 percent) in the second half to seize control of game. The Owls won the rebounding (31-30), turnover (TU 11, SBU 13), and steals (6-3) battles as well.
Next up for the Owls a visit to the Bronx on Sunday, March 2 to face the Fordham Rams in their regular season finale. Tip-off is at 2:00 p.m.
