Temple University's basketball team, with a 16-19 record, has advanced to the American Athletic Conference finals against UAB, despite being under investigation for alleged point shaving. The investigation began after a game between Temple and UAB, which Temple lost 100-72, was flagged for irregular betting patterns. Since then, Temple has won four straight games as an underdog, including five consecutive victories to reach the finals, overcoming a 28-point loss in their previous encounter with UAB. This turn of events has been described as one of the most unexpected stories in recent March Madness history.
Forget the alleged point shaving, Temple will play for AAC title against UAB on Sunday, amid gambling investigation. Playing against the team that triggered the inquiry is intriguing. Read: https://t.co/CgolG40Pwf https://t.co/sjNXVtpDB5
You can’t script this March Madness! Temple has won 5 straight as a dog and will now play UAB, the same opponent as that crazy line movement 28-point loss. (well, actually, someone might have scripted this)
Temple is heading to the American Athletic Conference finals with a 16-19 record, while being investigated for point shaving. One of the wildest stories in recent March Madness history. https://t.co/Zbaja6WCo6
Temple, with a gambling investigation swirling around the program, helped pop a bubble team's dreams and will play tomorrow for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Against UAB, after earlier game between two was flagged for unusual wagering. You. Can't. Make. This. Stuff. Up.
Temple has now won 4 straight games as an underdog after their 100-72 loss to UAB was investigated for irregular betting patterns