Temple picked up its first victory against a nationally-ranked opponent since defeating then No. 1 Houston on Jan. 22, 2023.
HOUSTON (AP) Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 24 points to help Temple hold off Rice 73-70 on Saturday. Mashburn shot 8 for 23 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 6 of 7 from the free-throw line for Temple ...
That is tied with Alabama for the most in the country. Penny Hardaway's team will have to contend with Owls star guard Jamal Mashburn Jr., who is third in the AAC in points per game (20.7).
Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 21 points, Quante Berry added 19 and Temple upset No. 18 Memphis 88-81 on Thursday night.