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Duren, Memphis too much for Temple as Owls fall, 78-64

The Owls had won two in a row before running into the Tigers in Memphis.

Memphis center Jalen Duren, who played at Roman Catholic, led the Tigers with 22 points in their win over Temple.
Memphis center Jalen Duren, who played at Roman Catholic, led the Tigers with 22 points in their win over Temple.Read moreJohn Bazemore / AP

Jalen Duren, who played at Roman Catholic High School, scored a game-high 22 points to lead host Memphis past Temple, 78-64, in an American Athletic Conference game Thursday night.

The freshman center was 7-for-12 from the floor and 8-for-9 from the free-throw line for the Tigers (16-9, 10-5 American Athletic Conference). DeAndre Williams added 19.

Jahlil White led the Owls (15-10, 8-6) with 17 points. Hysier Miller added 16 and Zach Hicks 11 as Temple’s modest two-game winning streak ended.