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FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2014, file photo, Taylor University students erupt with a roar as the Trojans score their 10th point against Kentucky Christian in the 18th annual Silent Night basketball game in Upland, Ind. Taylor's fans, who dress up in costumes or pajamas, sat in silence until the Trojans' score reaches ten. The game has been played each year on the Friday before finals week for decades, but the coronavirus pandemic forced the liberal arts university to call it off this year. (Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP)
COVID-19 putting college basketball traditions in quarantine

By Dave Skretta Nov. 24, 2020 02:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 ,file photo, Oklahoma forward Brady Manek (35) shoots between Texas Tech guard Jahmi'us Ramsey (3) and guard Chris Clarke (44) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Oklahoma City. The Sooners won three of their last four games last season to finish in a tie for third place in the Big 12. Plenty of talent returns, led by seniors Austin Reaves and Brady Manek. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Texas Tech Red Raiders at Oklahoma Sooners 2/25/2020

Nov. 12, 2020 08:04 AM EST

Temple's Patrick Kraft hired as Boston College AD

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 03, 2020 12:03 PM EDT
Boston College hired Patrick Kraft as its new athletic director on Wednesday, bringing in the former Temple AD to replace Martin Jarmond a month after he left...

Scott rescues Cincinnati for 64-63 win over Temple

By Mark Schmetzer Mar. 07, 2020 10:35 PM EST
CINCINNATI (AP) — Trevon Scott salvaged an admittedly “bad” night with a play that might have saved Cincinnati's NCAA Tournament hopes. The...

Igbanu, Rachal lead Golden Hurricane over Temple 61-51

Mar. 04, 2020 09:42 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Martins Igbanu scored 17 points, Brandon Rachal added 13 with 10 rebounds and Tulsa defeated Temple 61-51 Wednesday night, securing a 21...

South Florida beats Temple 64-58

Mar. 01, 2020 02:37 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Justin Brown posted 13 points and nine rebounds as South Florida defeated Temple 64-58 on Sunday. Michael Durr had 12...

Late basket by Burton carries Wichita St. over Temple

Feb. 27, 2020 10:28 PM EST
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Jamarius Burton hit a pair of foul shots with 1:48 remaining to give Wichita State the lead en route to a 72-69 win over Temple on...

Gardner scores 29, East Carolina topples Temple 67-63

Feb. 23, 2020 03:08 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Jayden Gardner tied his season high with 29 points plus 13 rebounds as East Carolina held Temple scoreless for the last 2:41 to edge...

Scott, Pierre-Louis help Temple beat UConn 93-89 in 2OT

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2020 10:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With its leading scorer’s shot not falling, Temple got needed offense from two other sources. Monty Scott scored 25...

Villanova's Justin Moore (5) goes up to shoot against Temple's Quinton Rose during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie leads No. 15 Villanova past Temple

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 16, 2020 03:01 PM EST

Tulane guard Teshaun Hightower (5) is guarded by Temple forward Jake Forrester (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in New Orleans on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020. (David Grunfeld/The Advocate via AP)
Rose, Scott spark Temple in come-from-behind win over Tulane

Feb. 12, 2020 10:39 PM EST

Quinones, Achiuwa lead Memphis past Temple 79-65

Feb. 05, 2020 11:29 PM EST
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lester Quinones matched his career high with 21 points, freshman Precious Achiuwa registered his 12th double-double of the season and...

Rose scores 20 to lead Temple over East Carolina 76-64

Feb. 01, 2020 09:04 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Quinton Rose had 20 points as Temple beat East Carolina 76-64 on Saturday night. Nate Pierre-Louis added 14 points for...

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) shoots over Temple's Jake Forrester (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn snaps 4-game losing streak with 78-63 win over Temple

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 29, 2020 09:24 PM EST

Brodeur scores 19 to carry Penn over Temple 66-59

Jan. 25, 2020 04:30 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — AJ Brodeur had 19 points as Penn topped Temple 66-59 on Saturday. Jordan Dingle had 15 points for Penn (8-7). Devon...

Cumberland cousins score 37, Cincinnati rallies past Temple

Jan. 22, 2020 10:00 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cousins Jarron and Jaevin Cumberland combined for 37 points, leading five into double-figure scoring as Cincinnati defeated Temple 89-82...

Jolly scores 25 to lead SMU past Temple 68-52

Jan. 18, 2020 10:40 PM EST
DALLAS (AP) — Tyson Jolly had a career-high 25 points plus 14 rebounds as SMU topped Temple 68-52 on Saturday night. Isiaha Mike had 12...

Wichita State's Grant Sherfield (52) drives to the basket past Temple's Josh Pierre-Louis (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Rose leads Temple to upset of No. 16 Wichita State

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 15, 2020 11:25 PM EST

Mills scores 23 to carry Houston over Temple 78-74

Jan. 07, 2020 09:34 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Caleb Mills tied his season high with 23 points as Houston narrowly beat Temple 78-74 on Tuesday night. Mills scored...

Horne, Rachal, Igbanu help Tulsa romp past Temple 70-44

Associated Press Jan. 03, 2020 11:43 PM EST
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Jeriah Horne scored 23 points, Brandon Rachal added 19 and Martins Igbanu 14 as Tulsa clobbered Temple 70-44 Friday night to win its...