PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Deuce Jones hit a 3-pointer at the final buzzer to lift Saint Joseph’s to a 70-69 victory over Temple in a men’s college basketball game Saturday at The Palestra.

The Hawks led 33-25 at halftime, but the Owls surged with a 44-point second half. Temple’s Derrian Ford scored a game-high 27 points, including 10 free throws, to fuel the comeback. Saint Joseph’s held on despite being outscored 15-8 on fast breaks and 13-8 off turnovers.

Jones finished with 17 points for the Hawks, who improved to 5-3. Justice Ajogbor added 10 points. Gavin Griffiths scored 15 points and blocked five shots for Temple (4-5). Both teams shot identically from the floor, making 22 field goals, but Saint Joseph’s secured the win at the foul line, making 18 of 21 attempts.