Central Florida - The Temple News

Head coach Brian Rowland has earned the program’s highest-ranked win during his tenure at Temple University.

The Owls scored only five fourth-quarter points in their 62-54 loss to Central Florida on Saturday afternoon.

Senior guard Shizz Alston Jr. led all scorers with 28 points in Temple’s 82-74 win against Southern Methodist on Wednesday at the Liacouras Center.

Duke University set numerous Independence Bowl records in a 56-27 rout of Temple on Thursday in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Sophomore guard Nate Pierre-Louis recorded a season-high 22 points in Temple’s 82-64 win against Drexel on Saturday at the Palestra.

Coaches like Geoff Collins have left for Power Five schools after short stints with the Owls, but only because they had success at Temple.

After losing their 20th game of the season, the Owls will look to knock off nationally ranked Central Florida on Saturday.

Temple lost to Central Florida, 3-0, in the first round on Wednesday in Tampa.

Temple and Central Florida combine for over 1,200 yards of total offense in the Owls 52-40 loss to the Knights in Orlando on Thursday.

The two teams are undefeated in conference play entering Thursdays matchup.