By Mary Cunningham
Tai Strickland’s career-high 27 points pushed Temple past SMU 64-57.
Jahlil White had 11 points for the Owls (14-9, 7-5 American Athletic Conference), who have won four straight at home. Nick Jourdain added 12 rebounds and three blocks. Zach Hicks had nine rebounds.
Michael Weathers scored a season-high 22 points and had seven rebounds for the Mustangs (18-6, 9-3). Marcus Weathers added 15 points and 10 rebounds. Zhuric Phelps had 10 points.
The Owls evened the season series against the Mustangs. SMU defeated Temple 69-61 on Jan. 29.
