Temple University Athletics

Wednesday, February 10
Philadelphia, Pa.
3:30 PM

Temple University

7-8,7-5AAC

52
vs
89

Houston

11-5,8-4AAC

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Houston
24
14
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28
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Temple
10
8
20
14
52
Alexa Williamson

Houston Downs Women’s Basketball, 89-52

2.10.21 | Women's Basketball

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. 
 
gdq

Next Event

ECU
W, 58-57

Feb 13 (Sat)

12:00 PM

Team Stats

UH
Temple
FG%
.508
.370
3FG%
.440
.091
FT%
.696
.611
RB
37
32
TO
15
26
STL
15
8

Game Leaders

Pts
19
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Pts
17
FGM
7
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0

Players Mentioned

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