Temple jumped out to a 23-6 lead, defeating Western Michigan 69-55 in the 5-Hour Energy Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Thursday. The Owls scored the game's first nine points, led by 17 before the midway point of the first half, and held a 37-21 lead at halftime. "I hope we stay that balanced this season," said head coach Fran Dunphy after the game. "Anytime you have five guys in double figures, you feel very good about it."