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COL BKB: Temple 65, Georgia 58

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 26 (UPI) -- An 18-point effort from Scootie Randall Friday allowed No. 20 Temple to fight off Georgia 65-58 in a consolation game at the Old Spice Classic.

Temple was forced into the losers' bracket after falling to California Thursday and the Owls will play Texas A&M Sunday for fifth place in the tournament.

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Juan Fernandez hit a key 3-pointer with 2:08 remaining, boosting Temple's lead to 59-51. It was one of 10 3-pointers made by the Owls in 20 attempts.

Ramone Moore added 14 points for Temple (3-1).

Georgia (3-2) got 16 points from Gerald Robinson and 14 from Travis Leslie.

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