Turner’s 29 Points Lead Temple to Decisive Win Over VCU

PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Kaylah Turner scored 29 points to lead Temple to an 88-63 victory over VCU in a nonconference women’s basketball game Saturday at Liacouras Center.

The Owls (5-5) broke the game open with a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Rams 25-12 to take a 42-26 halftime lead. Temple extended its advantage with a 30-point third quarter. Turner, a guard from Jacksonville, Florida, added six assists in 31 minutes.

Katarina Knezevic led VCU (3-7) with 21 points. Savannah Curry scored 16 for Temple, which shot efficiently from the field. The announced attendance was 1,393.