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Temple cruises to win over Delaware State, 85-48

Temple got back into action with a comprehensive win over Delaware State.

Temple guard Jeremiah Williams dribbles the basketball against Saint Joseph's on Saturday, December 11, 2021.
Temple guard Jeremiah Williams dribbles the basketball against Saint Joseph's on Saturday, December 11, 2021.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer

Freshman Zach Hicks sank 10 three-pointers, a school record, and finished with a season-high 35 points as Temple easily defeated Delaware State, 85-48, Wednesday at the Liacouras Center.

Hicks broke the three-point record of nine, previously held by Johnny Miller and Rick Brunson.

Damian Dunn had 18 points and seven rebounds for Temple (7-5). Jeremiah Williams added nine assists and four blocks and Jahlil White had six rebounds.

Temple posted a season-high 23 assists. The Owls scored 50 second-half points, a season high for the hosts.

Myles Carter had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Hornets (2-11), whose losing streak stretched to nine games. Zach Kent added 12 points and John Stansbury had 11.

Temple returns to action Wednesday with a 9 p.m. Big 5 game at No. 23 Villanova.

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