Houston Downs Women’s Basketball, 89-52

Wednesday, February 10

Philadelphia, Pa.

3:30 PM

Temple University

7-8,7-5AAC

Houston

11-5,8-4AAC

Houston

Temple

Houston Downs Women’s Basketball, 89-52

2.10.21 | Women's Basketball

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PHILADELPHIA — The Temple women's basketball team suffered a 89-52 loss to Houston Wednesday afternoon at McGonigle Hall. The Owls fell to 7-8 (7-5 AAC) while the Cougars improved their record to 11-5 (8-4 AAC).

How It Happened
> Houston knocked down 11 three-pointers to fuel their way past the Owls. The Cougars shot 50.8% (31-61) from the field and 44% (11-25) from beyond the arc.
> Temple committed 26 turnovers to log their second-most turnovers in a game this season. Houston was able to capitalize on the Owls' mistakes and score 40 points off turnovers.
> The Cougars held a slight advantage on the boards, pulling down 37 rebounds to Temple's 32.
> Houston's bench added 24 points to the Cougars' second-highest scoring total of the season.

Statistically Speaking
> Junior Alexa Williamson paced the Owls with 19 points, eight rebounds and three blocks.
> Senior Mia Davis added 17 points and six rebounds for Temple.
> Rookie Jasha Clinton rounded out the scoring for Temple with her 10 points while chipping in five boards, two steals and a block.
> Sophomore Asonah Alexander tied for a game-high six assists.

First Quarter: Houston 24, Temple 10
> The Owls committed nine turnovers and six fouls in the first quarter. Houston used Temple's errors to score 13 points off turnovers and go 7-for-10 at the free throw line.
> Houston jumped out on a 7-0 run at the beginning of the game thanks to back-to-back threes from the Cougars.
> Davis ended the streak when she was fouled on a good basket and made the free shot.
> Houston then went on a 16-3 run, starting at the 6:19 mark and stretching to the end of the quarter.

Second Quarter: Houston 38, Temple 18
> The Cougars held Temple to just eight points in the second quarter as they collected 14.
> Temple committed seven turnovers in the second frame, putting their total first-half mistakes at 16.
> Houston scored eight second-chance points after pulling down six offensive boards.
> The Owls shot 4-for-11 (36.4%) from the field as they struggled to put points on the scoreboard.

Third Quarter: Houston 61, Temple 38
> Houston outscored the Owls 23-20 in the third, shooting a whopping 71.4% (10-14) from the floor.
> Williamson registered nine points as she went 3-for-4 from both the field and the foul line.
> Temple finished the third frame shooting 43.8%, scoring 14 of their 20 points in the paint.

Fourth Quarter: Houston 89, Temple 52
> Despite both teams shooting 50% in the final quarter, Houston registered 28 points while holding the Owls to 14.
> The Cougars also shot 50% from the three-point line, knocking down four triples.
> Temple went scoreless after the 2:24 mark as Houston finished the game on an 11-0 run.

Up Next
> The Owls welcome ECU on Saturday, Feb. 13 for a 12 p.m. conference matchup at McGonigle Hall.