Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, December 22
Philadelphia, Pa.
2/2:30 P.M.
Temple University
7-5,0-1AAC
85
vs
48
Delaware State (DH)
2-11,0-1MEAC
1
2
F
Delaware St.
25
23
48
Temple
35
50
85
Photo by: Zamani Feelings
Hicks Sets School Record to Lead Men’s Basketball Past Delaware State, 85-48
12.22.21 | Men's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Freshman Zach Hicks exploded for a school-record 10 three-pointers en route to a career-high 35 points in leading Temple to a 85-48 win over Delaware State Wednesday afternoon. The Owls improve to 7-5 overall while the Hornets fall to 2-11.
Hicks broke the three-point record of nine held by Johnny Miller (vs. Cincinnati, 3/16/95) and Rick Brunson (vs. George Washington, 2/26/95). He also tied Assistant to the Head Coach Mark Macon's freshman single-game scoring record of 35 points as well.
Recapping the Game
First Half
> Jahlil White made his first start of the season, and the freshman guard drained his first three of the season to give Temple an early 8-7 lead.
> It would be a tightly contested first half with seven lead changes over the first 10 minutes.
> True freshman Zach Hicks led the way for Temple, scoring 16 first half points – four more than his previous season high. Hicks, who had made just one of his previous 19 threes, was on fire, making six-of-nine from the field and four-of-seven from long range.
> Two three pointers by Hicks and one by Damian Dunn in the final two minutes accounted for a 9-0 Temple run to break open a one-point game and lift the Owls to a 35-25 advantage at the break.
Second Half
> Dunn picked up right where he left off with a three to extend the Temple run to 12 points and the Owls lead to 38-25.
> Two Jeremiah Williams free throws pushed the margin to 14, 44-30, but the Hornets made two quick baskets to cut the deficit to 44-34.
> The Owls answered with a 10-2 run, propelled by two more Hicks threes, to open up a 54-36 advantage.
> Hicks then went on a roll, making four more threes in a 21-0 run to break the game wide open, 73-41, with 7:18 to play.
> Colin Daly's first points as a Temple Owl, a three-pointer with 1:24 remaining, gave TU its largest lead and completed the scoring.
Statistically Speaking
> After shooting five-for-50 from three-point range over its previous two games, the Owls made 14-of-30 from long range (46.7%). The 14 three-pointers are a new season high.
> Hicks was 10-of-16 from long range with Dunn making two-of-five.
> Dunn score 18 points for Temple and tied Williams for team honors in rebounds (7) and matched his career high with five assists.
> Williams tied his career-high with nine assists and had a career high four blocks.
> Nick Jourdain matched his career high with eight points and added two assists.
> Myles Carter led Delaware State with 19 points.
Next Up
> Temple travels to Big 5 rival Villanova for Dec. 29 game (9 pm/FS1/1210 AM WPHT).
Hicks broke the three-point record of nine held by Johnny Miller (vs. Cincinnati, 3/16/95) and Rick Brunson (vs. George Washington, 2/26/95). He also tied Assistant to the Head Coach Mark Macon's freshman single-game scoring record of 35 points as well.
Recapping the Game
First Half
> Jahlil White made his first start of the season, and the freshman guard drained his first three of the season to give Temple an early 8-7 lead.
> It would be a tightly contested first half with seven lead changes over the first 10 minutes.
> True freshman Zach Hicks led the way for Temple, scoring 16 first half points – four more than his previous season high. Hicks, who had made just one of his previous 19 threes, was on fire, making six-of-nine from the field and four-of-seven from long range.
> Two three pointers by Hicks and one by Damian Dunn in the final two minutes accounted for a 9-0 Temple run to break open a one-point game and lift the Owls to a 35-25 advantage at the break.
Second Half
> Dunn picked up right where he left off with a three to extend the Temple run to 12 points and the Owls lead to 38-25.
> Two Jeremiah Williams free throws pushed the margin to 14, 44-30, but the Hornets made two quick baskets to cut the deficit to 44-34.
> The Owls answered with a 10-2 run, propelled by two more Hicks threes, to open up a 54-36 advantage.
> Hicks then went on a roll, making four more threes in a 21-0 run to break the game wide open, 73-41, with 7:18 to play.
> Colin Daly's first points as a Temple Owl, a three-pointer with 1:24 remaining, gave TU its largest lead and completed the scoring.
Statistically Speaking
> After shooting five-for-50 from three-point range over its previous two games, the Owls made 14-of-30 from long range (46.7%). The 14 three-pointers are a new season high.
> Hicks was 10-of-16 from long range with Dunn making two-of-five.
> Dunn score 18 points for Temple and tied Williams for team honors in rebounds (7) and matched his career high with five assists.
> Williams tied his career-high with nine assists and had a career high four blocks.
> Nick Jourdain matched his career high with eight points and added two assists.
> Myles Carter led Delaware State with 19 points.
Next Up
> Temple travels to Big 5 rival Villanova for Dec. 29 game (9 pm/FS1/1210 AM WPHT).
Team Stats
DSU
Temple
FG%
.323
.431
3FG%
.222
.467
FT%
.667
.833
RB
37
46
TO
14
8
STL
4
6
Game Leaders
Pts
35
FGM
12
3FGM
10
FTM
1
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
8
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
4
Pts
7
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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