Quenton DeCosey's runner at the buzzer lifts Temple over South Florida 66-65
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Quenton DeCosey hit a one-handed runner as time expired, lifting Temple to a 66-65 victory against South Florida on Saturday.
Dalton Pepper scored 15 of his 20 points for Temple (9-21, 4-14 American Athletic Conference) in the second half. DeCosey finished with 18 and Will Cummings had 14 for the Owls.
Corey Allen Jr. had 18 points to lead South Florida (12-19, 3-15). Martino Brock added 16 points and Victor Rudd 13 for USF.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}South Florida led by 18 midway through the second half and seemed destined to avoid its eighth consecutive loss.
USF outscored Temple 12-0 off turnovers and had seven steals in the first half. Allen had seven points during a 12-0 run that put the Bulls up by 11. They led 33-26 at the break.