PHILADELPHIA - The three-time defending Atlantic 10 Conference champion Temple Owls rallied for a 57-53 victory against Saint Louis Sunday in Atlantic 10 Conference men's basketball action at Liacouras Center.
SLU freshman guards Mike McCall and Jordair Jett led the Billikens with 12 points apiece. Junior forward Brian Conklin recorded his first-career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.
The Billikens led by as much as nine in the second half before Temple rallied for the victory.
The Billikens (5-10, 0-2 A-10) continue league play Wednesday at Duquesne. Game time at A.J. Palubmo Center is slated for 6 p.m. (St. Louis time). Temple improves to 11-3 overall and 2-0 in the league after recording its fourth straight win.