Temple erased a double-digit deficit at Cincinnati, Memphis won its third straight decision and USF defeated in-state rival UCF during women’s basketball action around The American on Saturday.

Temple used a 17-0 run and strong second half shooting in a 58-47 come from behind win at Cincinnati. The Bearcats were ahead by 15 points with 16:53 left to play before the Owls held UC scoreless over the next 6:34. Temple led by as many as 19 points, 56-37, with 3:38 remaining. Rateska Brown had a season-high 17 points for the Owls. Natasha Thames led the team in rebounds with 11. Dayeesha Hollins had 16 points for Cincinnati  while Jeanise Randolph pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds.

Asianna Fuqua-Bey had 18 points and Ariel Hearn added 10 in a 48-40 Memphis victory over Houston at Elma Roane Fieldhouse. It was a tough shooting night for both teams; the Tigers shot went the final 7:47 without a field goal, but Memphis held on for the victory and won its third straight decision in the process. Demetria Foreman paced Houston with 13 steals and a game-high four steals. Destini Texada added a game-high nine rebounds.    

USF picked up a 63-38 win over in-state rival UCF Saturday afternoon at CFE Arena. Playing against its rival on its home court for the first time since 1999, the Knights were limited to 24 percent shooting (14-for-57) and its lowest scoring output of the season. The Bulls, who improved to 4-2 in league play with the win, got a game-high 18 points from Courtney Anderson. Inga Orekhova added 11 and Akila McDonald led the squad with 10 rebounds. UCF got nine points each from Sara Djassi and Stephanie Taylor. Brittni Montgomery chipped in with a game-high 11 rebounds.

Two nationally televised games highlight the Sunday schedule. SMU hosts No. 5/5 Louisville (1:30 p.m. ET, ESPNU) and No. 23 Rutgers hosts No. 1/1 UConn at 3 p.m. (ESPN2).