Temple defeats UTSA 76-57

Temple Edges Out UTSA in Conference Showdown

The Temple Owls proved to be too much for the visiting Roadrunners of UTSA, taking down their conference foes 76-57 on Sunday evening at the Liacouras Center.

The home team came out strong from the start, leading 39-30 at halftime. Despite a sluggish second half from UTSA, the Owls were able to maintain their lead and ultimately secure a 19-point victory.

Gavin Griffiths was the star of the show for Temple, pouring in 23 points on 6-of-14 three-point shooting. The senior guard also chipped in with six rebounds and two steals, helping his team control the paint.

Masiah Gilyard led UTSA's effort with eight rebounds and nine points, while Jordan Mason added 15 points and a game-high 12 assists.

Temple's balanced attack was on full display, with 26 field goals out of 64 attempts. The Owls also dominated the glass, grabbing 44 rebounds to just 35 for UTSA.

The Roadrunners struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 4-of-21 three-pointers. Meanwhile, Temple's three-point shooting percentage was a respectable 33.0%.

In the end, it was clear that Temple was the more polished team. The Owls' superior rebounding and defensive effort allowed them to stay ahead of their opponents throughout the contest.

Advanced Statistics

Temple's strong performance was highlighted by several advanced statistics. The Owls shot an efficient 47.7% from the field, while holding UTSA to a dismal 36.4%. Temple also outrebounded their opponents 44-35 and forced 15 turnovers.

UTSA struggled on the offensive end, shooting just 33.0% from the field. The Roadrunners also committed 15 turnovers, which gave up 16 points for Temple.

Context

This conference matchup marked one of the most significant games of the season for both teams. With Temple's strong start to the year, they have established themselves as a legitimate contender in the American Athletic Conference.

For UTSA, this loss marks a setback in their quest for conference supremacy. The Roadrunners will look to bounce back against a tough opponent on the road next week.

Final Box Score

Temple (76)

* Field Goals: 26/64 (41.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 17/37 (45.9%)

* 3-Point FG: 9/27 (33.0%)

* Free Throws: 15/23 (65.0%)

UTSA (57)

* Field Goals: 18/55 (33.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 14/34 (41.2%)

* 3-Point FG: 4/21 (19.0%)

* Free Throws: 17/20 (85.0%)

Rebounds: Temple 44, UTSA 35

Assists: Temple 18, UTSA 10

Turnovers: Temple 10, UTSA 15