Temple, Butler pausing after COVID-19 positives
Temple and Butler both announced Thursday that their men's basketball teams are pausing activities following positive COVID-19 tests within their programs.
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The American 2020-21 predictions -- A Memphis rebound, and Wichita State's dark cloud
As the countdown to the 2020-21 college basketball season continues, ESPN's conference predictions series begins with the AAC.
Temple names ex-hoops boss Dunphy interim AD
Fran Dunphy, who coached Temple's men's basketball team to 10 consecutive postseason appearances in his 13 years at the helm, has been named the school's interim athletic director effective July 1, the school announced Wednesday.
Scott rescues Cincinnati for 64-63 win over Teple
Trevon Scott’s tip-in with 2.8 seconds left lifted Cincinnati to a 64-63 win over upset-minded Temple in the regular-season finale on Saturday night.
Igbanu, Rachal lead Golden Hurricane over Temple 61-51
Martins Igbanu scored 17 points, Brandon Rachal added 13 with 10 rebounds and Tulsa defeated Temple 61-51 Wednesday night, securing a 21-win season for the first time since 2014-15.
South Florida beats Temple 64-58
Justin Brown posted 13 points and nine rebounds as South Florida defeated Temple 64-58 on Sunday.
Late basket by Burton carries Wichita St. over Temple
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 Thursday night. Burton followed his key score with a layup with 23 seconds left to help secure the win for the Shockers.
Rose stuns Shockers with beautiful Eurostep (0:38)
Gardner scores 29, East Carolina topples Temple 67-63
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 the Owls 67-63 on Sunday.
Temple's Scott drills wild 3 to force 2OT (0:23)
UConn's Whaley makes high-pressure layup to force OT (0:35)
Bouknight scores back-to-back to tie the game for UConn (0:30)
Temple's Perry goes around the back to shake UConn defender (0:20)
Gillespie leads No. 15 Villanova past Temple
Collin Gillespie scored a season-high 29 points to lead No. 15 Villanova to a 76-56 victory over Philadelphia rival Temple on Sunday.
Bey soars through Temple's D for huge slam (0:18)
Rose gets stuffed by the rim on dunk attempt (0:18)
Moore's 3 pads Nova's lead (0:21)
Gillespie's 3 caps Nova's 9-0 run (0:28)
Rose's layup beats 1st-half buzzer (0:42)
Temple's Rose banks in tough leaner (0:28)
Forrester's and-1 caps Temple's 7-0 run (0:25)
Rose, Scott spark Temple in come-from-behind win over Tulane
Quinton Rose scored six straight points in the final 1:23, lifting Temple into the lead for an eventual 72-68 comeback win over Tulane on Wednesday night.
Rose heats up in OT, Temple rallies 97-90 past SMU
Quinton Rose scored 10 of his 25 points in overtime, including the first nine without a miss and Temple rallied past SMU 97-90 on Saturday.
2020-21 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 0-0 | - | 3-0 |
| East Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| SMU | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Tulane | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| UCF | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Memphis | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| South Florida | 0-0 | - | 1-2 |
| Cincinnati | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Temple | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Wichita State | 0-0 | - | 0-0 |
| Tulsa | 0-0 | - | 0-2 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game68.3296th
Rebounds Per Game37.6107th
Assists Per Game13.8135th
Points Allowed67.9
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 2 |
| Tournament Record | 33-32 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 32 |