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Temple Downs SMU 64-57 - Match Report

Temple got a 27-point performance from Tai Strickland as they ran past SMU 64-57 on Wednesday at Liacouras Center.

Temple was an underdog by +3.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Jahlil White had 11 points for Temple and Nick Jourdain chipped in with 9 points. Nick Jourdain had 2 assists for them, while Nick Jourdain was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

SMU got 22 points from Michael Weathers in a losing cause and another 15 points from Marcus Weathers. Michael Weathers contributed 4 assists for them, while Marcus Weathers had 10 rebounds.

Temple was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

SMU had a 41-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Temple heads into a battle against Cincinnati. SMU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.