Tavari Johnson scored 32 points as the Charleston Cougars defeated the Temple Owls 91-81 on Wednesday night at Liacouras Center.
The Cougars came out fast, taking the first half 46-28. They never trailed and led by as many as 20. The Cougars led 46-28 at halftime and 72-66 with six minutes left, but the Owls would not go away and won the second half 53-45 before the Cougars closed it out. A 14-0 run in the first half put them in front early.
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For Charleston, Tavari Johnson finished with 32 points and three assists, Ben Bradford had 19 points, eight rebounds and three steals, while Max Green chipped in 15 points.
For Temple, Cam Scott finished with 26 points and four rebounds, and Derrian Ford added 18 points and six assists.
The Cougars moved to 3-0. The Owls dropped to 1-2.
The Cougars sit first in the CAA and have won three straight. Charleston is 2-0 at home and 1-0 on the road. The Owls have lost two straight.
The Cougars next host the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Owls next visit the La Salle Explorers on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
