In the final game of the decade for American Athletic Conference men's basketball, Temple won on the road at UCF.

Temple 62, UCF 58 - Box Score

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Quinton Rose had 16 points as Temple narrowly defeated Central Florida 62-58 on Tuesday in the first American Athletic Conference matchup of the season for both teams.

Temple won its league opener for the first time since 2015-16, which was the same season the Owls last won at UCF.

De'Vondre Perry had 11 points for Temple (9-3, 1-0 AAC). Nate Pierre-Louis added 3 points and 11 rebounds.

Dre Fuller Jr. had 14 points for the Knights (9-4, 0-1). Ceasar DeJesus added 12 points and six assists, and Collin Smith had 10 points.