Temple Owls @ Villanova Wildcats
Tyler Perkins scores 19 to lead Villanova over Temple 74-56 for sixth straight victory
BRYN MAWR, Pa. -- — Tyler Perkins had 19 points to help Villanova defeat Temple 74-56 on Monday night in a campus game of the Big 5 Classic, upping the Wildcats win streak to six.
Perkins also had five rebounds for the Wildcats (6-1). Duke Brennan totaled 14 points and eight rebounds. Bryce Lindsay had 13 points.
Aiden Tobiason led the way for the Owls (4-4) with 15 points. Derrian Ford added 14 points and Jordan Mason scored 12, adding two steals.
The game was tight going into the half, as Villanova held a one-point lead, 29-28. Perkins paced the team in scoring with six points. Villanova took the lead for good with 14:30 remaining in the game. Perkins helped the Wildcats pull away with 13 second-half points.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Mike Roberts
- Brian O'Connell
- Joe Lindsay
2025-26 American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| North Texas | 0-0 | - | 6-2 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| UAB | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| Florida Atlantic | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| UTSA | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Charlotte | 0-0 | - | 3-5 |
| Rice | 0-0 | - | 3-6 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-5 |
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall | 0-0 | - | 7-1 |
| Butler | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| UConn | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Villanova | 0-0 | - | 6-1 |
| Georgetown | 0-0 | - | 5-2 |
| Xavier | 0-0 | - | 6-3 |
| DePaul | 0-0 | - | 5-3 |
| Creighton | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| St. John's | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Marquette | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
| Providence | 0-0 | - | 4-4 |
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