Strickland scores 27 to propel Temple past SMU 64-57

Published Feb. 16, 2022 11:28 p.m. ET

Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tai Strickland had a career-high 27 points as Temple beat SMU 64-57 on Wednesday night.

Jahlil White had 11 points for the Owls (14-9, 7-5 American Athletic Conference), who have won four straight at home. Nick Jourdain added 12 rebounds and three blocks. Zach Hicks had nine rebounds.

Michael Weathers scored a season-high 22 points and had seven rebounds for the Mustangs (18-6, 9-3). Marcus Weathers added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Zhuric Phelps had 10 points.

The Owls evened the season series against the Mustangs. SMU defeated Temple 69-61 on Jan. 29.

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