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UTSA Eliminates Temple, Then Upsets USF to Reach AAC Semifinals

Defense plus rebounding has fueled consecutive tournament wins for the Roadrunners in Birmingham.

Overview

  • Temple led 26-25 at halftime, but UTSA opened the third quarter on an 8-0 run and outscored the Owls by 12 in the frame to close out a 59-51 win.
  • Temple finished 15-17 after shooting 32.2% from the field and getting outrebounded 44-27 despite forcing 13 first-half turnovers.
  • Ereauna Hardaway led UTSA with 17 points against Temple, and Idara Udo posted 11 points and 12 rebounds as the league’s top scoring defense held firm.
  • Coach Diane Richardson called it a tough way to end the season, while Jaleesa Molina and Kaylah Turner pointed to lapses in energy and physicality.
  • A day later, UTSA beat No. 3 seed South Florida 62-51 behind Cheyenne Rowe’s 25 points and 11 rebounds, dominating the boards 47-26 to improve to 16-15 and earn a Friday semifinal vs. East Carolina.