Davis scores 20 to carry SMU past Temple 79-68
DALLAS -- — Kendric Davis had 20 points as SMU defeated Temple 79-68 on Monday.
Feron Hunt had 18 points and nine rebounds for SMU (7-2, 3-2 American Athletic Conference). Emmanuel Bandoumel added 16 points and eight rebounds, and Ethan Chargois had 12 points and five assists.
Brendan Barry had 17 points for the Owls (1-3, 0-3). Damian Dunn added 17 points, and J.P. Moorman II had eight rebounds.
The Mustangs improve to 2-0 against the Owls this season. SMU defeated Temple 79-71 on Dec. 30.
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2020-2021 American Athletic Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 8-1 | - | 13-1 |
| Memphis | 5-2 | 2 | 9-5 |
| Wichita State | 4-2 | 2.5 | 8-4 |
| SMU | 4-3 | 3 | 8-3 |
| Tulsa | 5-4 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Florida | 3-3 | 3.5 | 7-5 |
| Temple | 3-4 | 4 | 4-4 |
| East Carolina | 1-4 | 5 | 7-4 |
| Tulane | 1-4 | 5 | 6-4 |
| Cincinnati | 1-4 | 5 | 3-7 |
| UCF | 1-5 | 5.5 | 3-6 |