Williams 4 three pointers pace Temple in win over Western Michigan

Temple rode a big run at the start of the 2nd half in a win over Western Michigan 76-70. Temple had four double figure scorers in the game. Temple was lead by Brooks with 17 points. Williams and Fernandez both had 14 points and Allen had 13 points. Brooks also had 10 rebounds which combines to be Brooks first double double this year. Temple was strong on the glass tonight out rebounding Western Michigan by 3. Temple had 39 rebounds total in the game and the Owls also had one of its cleanest games all year with only 6 turnovers. Temple had a much more productive game offensively shooting 41% from the field and 39% from behind the arc. This is much improved for Temple from last game. The 76 points tonight ties Temple's highest points mark of the season. Craig Williams had the hot hand from behind the arc making 4 of 7 shots.

Western Michigan fought the whole game and kept it close. However they came up on the short end at the end of the game. Western Michigan was lead by their very talented senior guard David Kool who had 30 points on 10 of 19 from the field. He was perfect from the free throw line making all 7 shots. He was also 3 of 9 from behind the arc. His quick release shots had temple defenders late trying to defend all game. 30 points is the 2nd most points scored by one guy against Temple behind Malcolm Delaney who scored 32 points for Virginia Tech. Still a very impressive amount to put up vs any team let alone temple who seems to pride themselves on defense this year. Donald Lawson and Flenard Whitfield also scored in double figures. Lawson had 14 points on 5 of 9 from the field and 4 of 5 from the free throw line. Whitfield had 13 points on 5 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free throw line. As a team Western Michigan was 13 of 15 from the free throw line which is 87%.

Overall it was a very impressive game offensively for both sides. Temple however got more 2nd chance opportunities which lead to extra points for them, which may have cost Western Michigan the game. At the end of the game, Temple had 16 offensive rebounds. But it was a see saw game that brought many lead changes. However, Temple had the led at the end of the game which is the only lead that matters.

Temple goes to 5-2 on the year. Their next opponent is Penn State, who has a possible All America candidate Talor Battle, who can light up the scoreboard. Temple will have to buckle down defensively for the upcoming game. The game will take place at 4pm on Saturday at the Liacouras center. Go Owls!