TEMPLE - The Temple High Tem-Cats varsity girls basketball team hosted Waco University on Saturday afternoon at Wildcat Gym. Despite a spirited third-quarter performance, Temple fell to University by a final score of 49-36, dropping the Tem-Cats to 0-2 on the young season.

University gained early momentum in the opening period, pushing ahead to a 16-10 lead through eight minutes. The visitors extended their edge in the second quarter with an 11-5 run, sending Temple into the locker room at halftime trailing 27-15.

Coming out of the break, the Tem-Cats tightened up their defense and found rhythm on offense, outscoring University 12-9 in the third quarter to pull within single digits at 36-27. However, University answered in the final quarter, putting up 13 points to Temple's 9 to pull away for the non-district win.

Perez Leads the Way with a Monster Double-Double
Avery Perez posted a standout performance for Temple, recording a double-double with a team-high 11 points and 13 rebounds while making an impact across the court with 6 steals and 2 assists.

Cykhiah White provided a strong interior presence with 6 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Ja’Niah Ford controlled the perimeter play with 5 points, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 2 rebounds, while Aniyah Brumet added 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals. Kameryn Tate (6 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block) and Kendall Tate (2 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals) provided energy on the glass and on defense.

Temple Player Statistics

Avery Perez: 11 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 6 steals
Cykhiah White: 6 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks
Ja’Niah Ford: 5 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals
Aniyah Brumet: 5 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals
Aaliyah Paul: 3 points, 1 rebound
Kameryn Tate: 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 1 block
Kendall Tate: 2 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals
Kimorah Fillmore: 2 points, 4 rebounds
Mariah Dixon: 2 points, 1 rebound
Jazaeah Canady: 2 rebounds

Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring

1st Quarter: Temple 10, University 16
2nd Quarter: Temple 5, University 11 (Halftime: University 27, Temple 15)
3rd Quarter: Temple 12, University 9 (End of 3rd: University 36, Temple 27)
4th Quarter: Temple 9, University 13 (Final: University 49, Temple 36)

Looking Ahead

Temple falls to 0-2 overall. The Tem-Cats will return to action on Thursday, November 12, as they head to Austin to compete in their first tournament of the season at the BeYoutiful Classic hosted by Austin High