Temple's five-game win streak comes to an end as Tulsa secures a 76-67 victory, pushing Temple to third place in the American Athletic Conference standings.

By the Numbers
  • Temple's overall record drops to 17-11, placing them behind Tulsa (21-8) and North Texas (21-7) in the conference standings.
  • Tulsa, currently at 11-5 in conference play, moves to the top spot due to the tiebreaker rules based on combined records against other leading teams.
  • Temple struggled offensively, shooting 36.5% from the field and a mere 12.5% from three-point range.
Yes, But

Despite forcing 16 Tulsa turnovers, Temple's inability to convert them into points proved costly, with just 19 second-chance points.

State of Play
  • Temple drops to third place in the conference standings, with a need to focus on consistent defensive performance throughout the game.
  • Tulsa's dominant fourth quarter, in which they scored 30 points, highlights the challenge Temple faced in maintaining their lead.
What's Next

Temple needs to regroup and focus on consistent defensive play for the entire game to secure future victories.

Bottom Line

Tulsa's victory against Temple, ending their five-game win streak, underscores the need for Temple to refocus on their defensive strategies and offensive consistency for future success.