Mahan scores 18 to lift UCF past Temple 65-48
PHILADELPHIA -- — Brandon Mahan posted 18 points as Central Florida beat Temple 65-48 on Wednesday night.
The game marked the American Athletic Conference opener for both teams.
Darin Green Jr. had 17 points for Central Florida (7-2). Tyem Freeman added 14 points and seven rebounds. C.J. Walker had 12 rebounds.
Temple totaled 19 points in the first half, a season low for the team.
Jeremiah Williams had 11 points for the Owls (6-5). Damian Dunn added 10 points. Jahlil White had six rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Brian Dorsey
- Tony Chiazza
- Jeff Anderson
2024-25 Big 12 Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State | 3-0 | - | 13-1 |
| Houston | 3-0 | - | 11-3 |
| Arizona | 3-0 | - | 9-5 |
| West Virginia | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Kansas | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| UCF | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Texas Tech | 2-1 | 1 | 11-3 |
| Baylor | 2-1 | 1 | 10-4 |
| BYU | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Arizona State | 1-2 | 2 | 10-4 |
| Oklahoma State | 1-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| TCU | 1-2 | 2 | 8-6 |
| Kansas State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Cincinnati | 0-3 | 3 | 10-4 |
| Colorado | 0-3 | 3 | 9-5 |
| Utah | 0-3 | 3 | 8-6 |
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | 2-0 | - | 12-3 |
| South Florida | 2-0 | - | 9-6 |
| North Texas | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-4 |
| Rice | 2-1 | 0.5 | 11-5 |
| UAB | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Florida Atlantic | 2-1 | 0.5 | 9-7 |
| Tulane | 2-1 | 0.5 | 8-8 |
| Temple | 1-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| East Carolina | 1-2 | 1.5 | 9-7 |
| Tulsa | 1-2 | 1.5 | 7-9 |
| Wichita State | 0-2 | 2 | 10-5 |
| UTSA | 0-2 | 2 | 6-8 |
| Charlotte | 0-3 | 2.5 | 7-9 |
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