Floyd Flounders, Owls Still Win

Dionte Christmas had quite possibly the worst game of his collegiate career in Temple’s A-10 Tourney opener.  Floyd shot just 1-of-10 (0-for-3 from deep) but did connect on 5-of-5 charity shots for 7 points to go with his three rebounds, four assists, two steals and five turnovers.  Four other Owls hit double digits though and Temple (now 20-11) advanced easily, 79-65 over St. Joseph’s.  The Owls will now play Xavier in the A-10 semis in a game they more than likely need to win to make the Dance. (Though they are playing Xavier on a neutral floor, so their RPI will prolly go up five or 10 spots…)

Naismith Watch: 18.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.4 spg, 40.9 FG%, 75.9 FT%, 34.3 3pt%

Temple real-time RPI: 40 SOS: 48