The Temple Owls (1-1, 1-1) got the better of the USF Bulls (1-4, 0-3) at Lincoln Financial Field on a sunny Saturday afternoon, 39-37. The Owls put on a show at the Linc with late-game offense.
Family of players and Coaches were permitted to attend the game and were treated to an absolute classic. Despite being a 13 point favorite, the Owls has to overcome an 11 point disadvantage late in the third quarter.
The Bulls Jarred Sackett nailed a 29-yard field goal to boost the deficit to 11 points with 3:16 remaining in the quarter. Temple went on a 19 point rally started by a beautiful pass and catch from QB Anthony Russo to Branden Mack to seize the momentum. Arnold Ebikete rumbled 11 yards after recovering an errant handoff and Temple fought all the way back and took a one-point lead at 32-31.
The onslaught continued with another Russo completion. This one to Randle Jones and Temple seemed to seal the deal but had to close out the final 4:28. The Bulls drove down the field and cashed in a proximity score to get it to 39-37. USF was unable to pick up the two-point conversion but, still had a shot. George Reid recovered the on-side kick to put the punctuation mark on the bizarre thriller.
Extra Points:
Temple’s Ebikete had 6 tackles and a forced fumble. Quarterback Russo completed 30 of 42 attempts for 270 yards which included 4 TDS. Russo also suffered 2 picks. Jadan Blue picked up 2 TDS on a 9 reception, 60-yard day. Jordan McCloud threw for 182 yards and three scores in defeat.
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Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.
Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.
A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.
