Alston, Pierre-Louis lead Temple past UConn 81-63

Connecticut's Eric Cobb (0) drives the ball to the basket against Temple's Justyn Hamilton (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Temple's Alani Moore II (0) and Connecticut's Brendan Adams reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Temple's J.P. Moorman II (4) reaches for a loose ball in front of Connecticut Jalen Adams (4) and Isaiah Whaley (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

Connecticut's Tarin Smith (2) drives the ball to the basket against Temple's Shizz Alston Jr. (10) and Nate Pierre-Louis (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)