Temple University Athletics
Saturday, January 25
Philadelphia, PA
2:00 P.M.
Temple University
10-9,2-5AAC
59
at
66
Penn
8-7,0-2Ivy League
1
2
F
Temple
16
43
59
Penn
25
41
66
Late Rally Not Enough, Men's Basketball Falls at Penn
1.25.20 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA - A thrilling rally late in the second half wasn't enough for the Temple men's basketball team as it fell 66-59 at Penn Saturday afternoon. With the loss, the team falls to 10-9 (2-5 AAC) while the Quakers improve to 8-7 (0-2 Ivy League).
Game Summary
> Penn led for the whole game, with AJ Brodeur, a two-time First Team All-Ivy selection, leading the Quakers with 19 points.
> Alani Moore II recorded a career-high seven rebounds, while Jake Forrester picked up his first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 11 rebounds.
> Quinton Rose led both teams with 21 points, his second 20-point game in a row.
> The Owls fall to 2-1 in Big 5 play while the Quakers improve to 2-2.
> Temple shot just under 31 percent while Penn shot 44 percent.
First Half
> The Owl offense started off sluggish, not getting on the board until nine minutes into the half, while Penn went on a 14-0 run to open the game.
> Temple's defense held Penn scoreless from the field for the final 4:27 of the half, going on a 7-1 run.
> The Owls shot just under 19 percent, ending the half trailing 25-16.
> Quinton Rose's six points led the team, while Nate Pierre-Louis picked up all three of Temple's steals.
Second Half
> Temple was better from the field in the second half, shooting nearly 40 percent.
> The Owls' defense was strong, forcing four turnovers in four minutes and a three-minute scoring drought.
> Temple was able to chip away at the Quakers' lead, getting the score within six points five times, but couldn't close the gap.
> The Owls went on an 8-0 run over 41 seconds in the final two minutes of the game, putting the score at 60-55 with 39 seconds left before Penn sealed the win.
Up Next
> Temple will remain on the road, heading to UConn for a Wednesday night match up. Tip off in Storrs, Conn., is set for 7 p.m. on ESPNN.
Game Summary
> Penn led for the whole game, with AJ Brodeur, a two-time First Team All-Ivy selection, leading the Quakers with 19 points.
> Alani Moore II recorded a career-high seven rebounds, while Jake Forrester picked up his first career double-double with 11 points and a career-high 11 rebounds.
> Quinton Rose led both teams with 21 points, his second 20-point game in a row.
> The Owls fall to 2-1 in Big 5 play while the Quakers improve to 2-2.
> Temple shot just under 31 percent while Penn shot 44 percent.
First Half
> The Owl offense started off sluggish, not getting on the board until nine minutes into the half, while Penn went on a 14-0 run to open the game.
> Temple's defense held Penn scoreless from the field for the final 4:27 of the half, going on a 7-1 run.
> The Owls shot just under 19 percent, ending the half trailing 25-16.
> Quinton Rose's six points led the team, while Nate Pierre-Louis picked up all three of Temple's steals.
Second Half
> Temple was better from the field in the second half, shooting nearly 40 percent.
> The Owls' defense was strong, forcing four turnovers in four minutes and a three-minute scoring drought.
> Temple was able to chip away at the Quakers' lead, getting the score within six points five times, but couldn't close the gap.
> The Owls went on an 8-0 run over 41 seconds in the final two minutes of the game, putting the score at 60-55 with 39 seconds left before Penn sealed the win.
Up Next
> Temple will remain on the road, heading to UConn for a Wednesday night match up. Tip off in Storrs, Conn., is set for 7 p.m. on ESPNN.
Team Stats
Temple
Penn
FG%
.307
.442
3FG%
.077
.350
FT%
.632
.591
RB
44
48
TO
7
17
STL
10
3
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
10
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
11
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
9
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Players Mentioned
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