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Temple Defeats VCU 83-73 - Recap

VCU was scorched by Khalif Battle for 27 points as Temple defeated them 83-73 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Temple was the ATS victor, as they covered the -2.0-point spread as a favorite.

Damian Dunn had 17 points for Temple and Zach Hicks chipped in with 12 points. Hysier Miller had 4 assists for them, while Khalif Battle was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.

VCU got a 16-point performance from Adrian Baldwin Jr., who was supported by 16 points from Jalen DeLoach. Adrian Baldwin Jr. had 9 assists in a losing cause for VCU, while Jalen DeLoach grabbed 6 rebounds.

Temple led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Temple had a 28-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Temple heads into a battle against Saint Joseph's. VCU, meanwhile, will have their next action against Jacksonville.