UConn snaps four-game losing streak with Wednesday's 78-63 win over Temple

The Huskies' victory against the Owls was the first since Jan. 8's 67-61 edge of Tulane

1/30/2020, 4:20 AM

Jan 29, 2020; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Brendan Adams (10) drives the ball over Temple Owls forward Arashma Parks (14) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports / David Butler II

STORRS, Conn. (AP) UConn fans got a glimpse Wednesday of what the future may hold for the Huskies.

Dan Hurley started three freshmen and Connecticut responded with a 78-63 win over Temple in the American Athletic Conference, snapping a four-game losing streak.

"I just thought we showed the character, the toughness, the identity that we're building as a program here," Hurley said.

Christian Vital led six Huskies in double figures with 15 points. James Bouknight and Brendan Adams each added 12 points, while Josh Carlton, Isaiah Whaley and Akok Akok had 10 apiece for Connecticut.

Nate Pierre-Louis scored 20 points and Quinton Rose had 15 for Temple (10-10, 2-6), which has lost four in a row and seven of its last eight. >> Read More

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