BRYN MAWR, Pa. (Interstat) — A dominant second-quarter surge propelled the Villanova Wildcats to a decisive 88-58 victory over the Temple Owls in a non-conference women’s basketball game on Saturday at The Pavilion.

The game was tightly contested through the first quarter, ending with the teams knotted at 13. The complexion of the contest changed entirely in the second period, as Villanova unleashed a 31-point offensive explosion while holding Temple to just 11 points. The 20-point swing gave the Wildcats a commanding 44-24 halftime lead from which the Owls never recovered.

Villanova’s offensive efficiency was the story of the game. The Wildcats shot 56% from the floor, connecting on 12 of 25 attempts from three-point range. They also capitalized on Temple’s mistakes, scoring 24 points off 18 Owl turnovers. Defensively, Villanova registered 12 steals and forced numerous transition opportunities.

Ryanne Allen led all scorers with 19 points for Villanova. She added six assists in 24 minutes of action. Denae Carter was a force inside, contributing 17 points on efficient shooting. Jasmine Bascoe filled the stat sheet with 11 points and five assists, while Brynn McCurry added 13 points. Brooke Bender also reached double figures off the bench with 11 points.

For Temple, Tristen Taylor led the way with 15 points and four assists. Felicia Jacobs came off the bench to score 10 points, and Saniyah Craig added nine points.

The Wildcats maintained their double-digit advantage throughout the second half, outscoring the Owls in both the third and fourth quarters. Villanova’s ball movement was superior, finishing with 12 assists to Temple’s four, and they committed only eight turnovers of their own.

The win improves Villanova’s season record to 4-2. The Wildcats will travel to face La Salle on Tuesday.

The loss drops Temple to 3-3 on the season. The Owls will next face Michigan State on Friday in The Bahamas.