Depth on display as Owls cruise past Dukes
The No. 19 Temple Owls got off to a slow start Wednesday night against the visiting Duquesne Dukes, sparking an outburst from head coach Frank Dunphy demanding better focus and discipline. The message seemed to get through to his players, as the Owls quickly bounced back in what turned out to be an easy 76-60 victory.
Despite a lackluster performance from most of its starters, Temple controlled the game and scored with ease. The bench contributed 39 points to pick up the slack, with center Lavoy Allen doing the rest, recording 14 points and 15 rebounds. The Owls sizzled from the floor, shooting 57 percent for the game.
Temple has won eight of its past nine games to remain a half-game behind Xavier for first place in the ultra-competitive Atlantic 10. The Owls figure to be tested on Saturday, though, when they visit Richmond to take on the Spiders, who are 6-2 in the conference and very much in the conversation for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
