| 1 | 2 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEM | 20 | 39 | 11 | 70 |
| USF | 23 | 36 | 10 | 69 |
Alston Jr. carries Temple over South Florida 70-69 in OT
TAMPA, Fla. -- Shizz Alston Jr. had 24 points, including the game-winning free throw, as Temple narrowly defeated South Florida 70-69 in overtime on Saturday night.
South Florida's LaQuincy Rideau tied it at 69 with a layup with 11 seconds left in overtime before Alston made 1 of 2 free throws for the final score. The Bulls' David Collins missed two free throws with one second to go.
Nate Pierre-Louis had 14 points for Temple (19-7, 9-4 American Athletic Conference), including two free throws that tied it at 59 to force overtime. J.P. Moorman II added eight rebounds.
Temple trailed 23-20 at halftime, a season low for first-half points.
Rideau had 16 points for the Bulls (17-8, 7-6). David Collins added 15 points and Xavier Castaneda had 11.
The Owls improve to 2-0 against the Bulls for the season. Temple defeated South Florida 82-80 on Jan. 12. Temple plays Tulsa at home next Saturday. South Florida matches up against Houston on the road next Saturday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Jose Carrion
- Robert Felder
- Steven Anderson
2024-25 American Athletic Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 3-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
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