Temple University Athletics
Wednesday, February 24
Philadelphia, Pa.
3:30 PM
Temple University
9-9,9-6AAC
47
vs
56
USF
14-1,11-0AAC
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2
3
4
F
South Fla.
11
11
13
21
56
Temple
11
16
13
7
47
Women’s Basketball Drops Close Contest to #13 USF
2.24.21 | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA — Temple women's basketball team battled #13 South Florida until the very end, falling 56-47 on Wednesday afternoon at McGonigle Hall. The Owls fall to 9-9 (9-6 AAC) while the Bulls improve to 14-1 (11-0 AAC).
How It Happened
> Temple came out of the gate with some scrappy defense, holding USF below 25% shooting for the first three quarters.
> The Bulls caught fire in the final quarter, reeling off 21 points on 50% (5-10) shooting to propel them to victory.
> The Owls were out-rebounded on both ends of the floor, with USF picking up 17 offensive rebounds over the course of the game.
Statistically Speaking
> Mia Davis and Jasha Clinton led the way for the Owls, scoring 23 and 20 points, respectively. Clinton knocked down four three-pointers to lead all players beyond the arc.
> Emani Mayo grabbed nine rebounds, including two key offensive boards in the fourth quarter to keep Temple alive.
> Alexa Williamson contributed across the statsheet, adding four points, four rebounds, two blocks, and an assist.
First Quarter: Temple 11, USF 11
> Temple played stingy defense, holding the Bulls to just 22.2% (4-18) shooting and 0-for-8 shooting on three-point shots.
> Williamson helped lead the Owls out of the gate, scoring Temple's first four points and collecting three rebounds.
> The Owls were not able to clean the glass, as the Bulls collected six offensive rebounds.
Second Quarter: Temple 27, USF 22
> Temple's tough defense continued to stifle USF, as the Bulls shot just 25% (3-12).
> Temple forced six turnovers, including a pair of steals by Asonah Alexander.
> Clinton was the catalyst for the Owls' offense, knocking down a pair of threes and tallying 12 of Temple's 16 points.
Third Quarter: Temple 40, USF 35
> The Bulls came out running, jumping out to a 33-32 lead on the strength of a 7-0 run.
> Temple clamped down, holding the Bulls to just 2 more points for the rest of the quarter and growing their lead to five by the break.
> USF grabbed seven more offensive rebounds, but the Owls once again held them to 25% shooting (5-20).
Fourth Quarter: USF 56, Temple 47
> The Owls scored their first points of the quarter on a fast break sequence, initiated by a Williamson rejection and punctuated by a Davis layup, putting Temple up 42-37.
> The Bulls once again went on a run, putting 15 straight points on the board to jump ahead 52-42 with 3:49 remaining.
> USF held off a late Temple rally to secure the win. The Bulls ended the quarter outscoring the Owls 21-7.
Up Next
> The Owls travel to UCF on Saturday, Feb. 27 for a noon tip-off.
How It Happened
> Temple came out of the gate with some scrappy defense, holding USF below 25% shooting for the first three quarters.
> The Bulls caught fire in the final quarter, reeling off 21 points on 50% (5-10) shooting to propel them to victory.
> The Owls were out-rebounded on both ends of the floor, with USF picking up 17 offensive rebounds over the course of the game.
Statistically Speaking
> Mia Davis and Jasha Clinton led the way for the Owls, scoring 23 and 20 points, respectively. Clinton knocked down four three-pointers to lead all players beyond the arc.
> Emani Mayo grabbed nine rebounds, including two key offensive boards in the fourth quarter to keep Temple alive.
> Alexa Williamson contributed across the statsheet, adding four points, four rebounds, two blocks, and an assist.
First Quarter: Temple 11, USF 11
> Temple played stingy defense, holding the Bulls to just 22.2% (4-18) shooting and 0-for-8 shooting on three-point shots.
> Williamson helped lead the Owls out of the gate, scoring Temple's first four points and collecting three rebounds.
> The Owls were not able to clean the glass, as the Bulls collected six offensive rebounds.
Second Quarter: Temple 27, USF 22
> Temple's tough defense continued to stifle USF, as the Bulls shot just 25% (3-12).
> Temple forced six turnovers, including a pair of steals by Asonah Alexander.
> Clinton was the catalyst for the Owls' offense, knocking down a pair of threes and tallying 12 of Temple's 16 points.
Third Quarter: Temple 40, USF 35
> The Bulls came out running, jumping out to a 33-32 lead on the strength of a 7-0 run.
> Temple clamped down, holding the Bulls to just 2 more points for the rest of the quarter and growing their lead to five by the break.
> USF grabbed seven more offensive rebounds, but the Owls once again held them to 25% shooting (5-20).
Fourth Quarter: USF 56, Temple 47
> The Owls scored their first points of the quarter on a fast break sequence, initiated by a Williamson rejection and punctuated by a Davis layup, putting Temple up 42-37.
> The Bulls once again went on a run, putting 15 straight points on the board to jump ahead 52-42 with 3:49 remaining.
> USF held off a late Temple rally to secure the win. The Bulls ended the quarter outscoring the Owls 21-7.
Up Next
> The Owls travel to UCF on Saturday, Feb. 27 for a noon tip-off.
Team Stats
USF
Temple
FG%
.283
.298
3FG%
.150
.353
FT%
.826
.583
RB
49
38
TO
11
13
STL
1
6
Game Leaders
Pts
20
FGM
7
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
4
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Pts
0
FGM
0
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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