Temple Owls and South Florida Bulls Lock Horns in Double Overtime Showdown
In a game that pushed both teams to their limits, the Temple Owls faced off against the South Florida Bulls in a contest that extended into double overtime. The final score saw the Bulls clinch victory with 100 points to the Owls' 91, marking an intense battle at Yuengling Center. This result moves the season's tally for the Owls and Bulls, highlighting their competitive spirit in this conference game.
Key Moments and Player Highlights
The Temple Owls showcased resilience throughout, leading by as much as 5 points during regulation time. Their effort was underscored by a balanced attack from both starters and bench players, contributing 42 bench points to their total score. The team's performance was bolstered by significant contributions from several players.
Zion Stanford emerged as a standout player for the Owls, scoring 23 points alongside six rebounds, four assists, and two steals. His efficiency on court was notable with a field goal percentage of 39 percent and perfect free throw shooting at 100 percent. Steve Settle also made his presence felt with an impressive double-double of 21 points and ten rebounds, adding two blocks to his stat line.
Aiden Tobiason provided crucial support with 14 points, three assists, six rebounds while maintaining high shooting accuracy from both field goals (62 percent) and three-point range (50 percent). Elijah Gray added another layer of offense with his contribution of 17 points.
On the opposing side, South Florida capitalized on fast break opportunities to score 21 fast break points and dominated inside with a total of 52 paint points. Their ability to convert turnovers into scores also played a pivotal role in securing their win.
Looking Ahead
The Temple Owls are set to continue their season against Memphis Tigers at FedExForum on February 9th at 2:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN2 as both teams vie for dominance in what promises to be another exciting matchup in college basketball's regular season.
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