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Temple Falls 76-71 to USC - Recap
Chevez Goodwin scored 19 points leading USC to a 76-71 victory over Temple at Liacouras Center on Saturday.
USC won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -5.5-point spread.
USC got 12 points from Isaiah White and another 11 points from Boogie Ellis. Drew Peterson contributed 8 assists, while Chevez Goodwin cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Temple got a 26-point performance from Khalif Battle, who was supported by 9 points from Tai Strickland. Jeremiah Williams had 5 assists in a losing cause for Temple, while Nick Jourdain grabbed 9 rebounds.
USC was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Temple as they grabbed 41 boards, while USC only had 37
Next game, USC takes its act on the road to face Florida Gulf Coast looking for another win. For Temple, they head home to face Clemson.