The UTSA Roadrunners secured a hard-fought 88-79 victory against the Temple Owls on Saturday, showcasing a balanced offensive attack with five players scoring in double figures. Despite a strong challenge from the Owls, UTSA's late-game defense proved crucial in securing the win.
Primo Spears and Raekwon Horton led the UTSA Roadrunners to an 88-79 victory against Temple on Saturday, both scoring 20 points. Five UTSA players reached double figures, showcasing a dominant offensive performance. They shot 53.9% from the field, including a sizzling 56% from beyond the arc, and 85.7% from the free-throw line. Spears connected on 4 of 10 three-pointers, while Horton went 6 for 11 from the field. Marcus Millender added 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting and dished out six assists.
Damari Monsanto contributed 17 points, shooting 6-of-9 overall and 5 of 8 from three-point range. Jonnivius Smith completed the double-digit scoring with a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds.UTSA established an early lead, surging to a 20-5 advantage in less than four minutes. Temple fought back, chipping away at the deficit and closing the gap to five points before halftime. The Owls continued their strong performance in the second half, going on a 9-0 run to tie the game at 48-48. However, UTSA responded with an impressive 10-0 run of their own, extending their lead back into double digits.Despite Temple's late surge, cutting the lead to a single point with less than four minutes remaining, UTSA's defense held strong. They allowed only one field goal in the final five minutes, sealing the victory at the free-throw line. In other games, Arkansas State defeated Texas State 80-65, Southeastern Louisiana topped UIW 66-42, and ULM edged out Texas State 74-66
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