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Aleah Nelson’s season high leads Temple past Duquense

Temple led, 51-38, after three quarters before getting outscored, 22-15, in the fourth.

Temple's Aleah Nelson shoots over Duquesne's Megan McConnell during the third quarter. Nelson finished with 33 points.
Temple's Aleah Nelson shoots over Duquesne's Megan McConnell during the third quarter. Nelson finished with 33 points.Read moreSteven M. Falk / Staff Photographer
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Aleah Nelson scored a season-high 33 points as Temple held off Duquesne, 66-60, on Friday night at McGonigle Hall.

The Owls senior was 11 of 23 from the floor as Temple (5-6) shot 33.8% overall, including 35.7% from three. Tiarra East and Denise Solis each pulled down 10 rebounds.

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Ayanna Townsend scored 19 points off the bench to lead the Dukes (8-3), while Naelle Bernard added 10 points.

Temple led, 51-38, after three quarters before getting outscored, 22-15, in the fourth. Duquesne used a 9-1 run and a 6-0 run to pull within single digits, cutting its deficit to 60-56 with 1 minute, 43 seconds left before a pair of Jasha Clinton free throws helped the Owls stop the rally. Temple failed to make a field goal after the 4:57 mark of the fourth.

The Owls return to action Wednesday when they host Mississippi (noon, ESPN+).