In a remarkable turn of events, the 11th-seeded Temple Owls have advanced to the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, following a series of unexpected victories. The Owls started their journey with a 75-60 victory over the sixth-seeded SMU Mustangs, a game highlighted by Hysier Miller's impressive 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 steals, with the team shooting 46% from deep. This victory set them up against the No. 3 seed Charlotte, a team they had not led against in their previous encounter this season. Despite a challenging start, where Temple missed 16 of its first 18 shots, they managed to keep the game close, trailing Charlotte 22-18 at halftime. The Owls' perseverance paid off as they took the lead in the second half, ultimately winning the game 58-54, with Steve Settle scoring 14 points and Jordan Riley adding 11 points. This victory not only marked their advancement but also made them the lowest seed to reach the AAC tournament semifinals, surpassing the 2016 Tulane team. Temple's next challenge is against No. 2 seed FAU, a team with a strong roster that includes 7-1, 240-pound center Vladislav Goldin. The semifinal match promises to be a tough one for the Owls, who have shown remarkable determination and skill throughout the tournament.
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Tomorrow's semifinal will be a tough one for Temple. FAU, which beat North Texas 77-71 earlier tonight, returned its entire eligible roster from last year's Final 4 squad. Vladislav Goldin, FAU's 7-1, 240-pound center, had 21 points and 10 boards in the win over UNT.
Temple, the 11th seed in the @American_MBB tournament, has knocked off No. 3 seed Charlotte, 58-54, to advance to Saturday's semifinal against No. 2 seed FAU at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Gritty win for the Owls, who got 14 from Settle and 11 apiece from Riley and Miller.
Temple just surpassed the 2016 #Tulane team as the lowest seed to reach the AAC tourney semifinals. That Ed Conroy-coached Wave team was 10th (and did it amid accurate reports he would be fired). This Owls team is an 11 seed. Their road will end against FAU tomorrow.
Temple just surpassed the 2016 #Tulane team as the lowest seed to reach the AAC tourney semifinals. That Ed Conroy-coached Wave team was 10th (and did after accurate reports he would be fired). This Owls team is an 11 seed. Their road will end against FAU tomorrow.
Temple has now won 4 straight games as an underdog after their 100-72 loss to UAB was investigated for irregular betting patterns
Temple stopped worrying about spreads and suddenly became a winning basketball team. Owls are up seven on Charlotte with a little over 7:00 to go. They win this and they advance to the American semifinals.
Temple stopped worrying about spreads and suddenly became a great basketball team. Owls are up seven on Charlotte with a little over 7:00 to go. They win this and they advance to the American semifinals.
Temple is holding a 39-34 lead over No. 3 seed Charlotte with 7:52 left to play. A Sam Hofman three just opened up the five-point lead.
Florida Atlantic tops North Texas 77-71 in American Athletic Conference quarterfinals https://t.co/0hMOESQ6WS
Charlotte 25, Temple 24 with 14:44 left to go. Jordan Riley has all 6 of the Owls' second-half points. The 49ers have missed 7 of their first 8 shots in the second half. The two teams have combined to shoot 4-for-28 from three.
A reminder with Temple in possession down 25-24 coming out of the TV timeout. The Owls are looking for their first lead against Charlotte this season. https://t.co/gg1ZbELUZb
Ten players have seen the floor for the 11th-seeded Owls. The winner of this game gets FAU tomorrow at 5 p.m. ET. https://t.co/O8sbgREfN4
Charlotte 22, Temple 18 at halftime. The Owls are very much in this game despite shooting 5 of 25 overall and 1 of 9 from three. Also helps, of course, that the 49ers have shot 7-24 from the floor and 2-12 from three. Steve Settle has a team-high 6 points.
Temple has missed 16 of its first 18 shots and is only trailing by 5 at 12-7 with 7:46 left in the first half. The Owls and 49ers are shooting a combined 6 of 32 so far.
Temple is trailing Charlotte 10-4 with 11:55 left in the first half in tonight's @American_MBB tournament quarterfinal. The Owls are only down 6 despite shooting just 1-for-11 so far. Hysier Miller (2 free throws) and Shane Dezonie (layup) have accounted for Temple's points.
Temple never had the lead in its homecourt loss to Charlotte last month.
GET TO ESPNU Florida Atlantic has taken a three-point lead over North Texas with 2:42 to go. Winner advances to their first AAC semifinal. 65-62 Owls.
North Texas has just taken the lead on Florida Atlantic. Fun second half coming to Dickies Arena. Kevin Brown on the call. ESPNU. 43-41 Mean Green with 15:46 to go.
11th-seed Temple upsets sixth-seeded SMU to reach American Athletic Conference quarterfinals https://t.co/FtVHlgeDA6
11th-seeded Temple basketball scored an upset Thursday night to earn a berth in the American Athletic Conference tournament quarterfinals. https://t.co/IXVHhVLrTB
Chuck Harris' injury certainly impacted the game and left SMU shorthanded, but Temple outscored the Mustangs by 16 in the second half and played its most determined basketball of the season. The 11th-seeded Owls will face No. 3 seed Charlotte tomorrow night at 9 p.m. on ESPNU. https://t.co/U12xX81t6k
What a difference a week has made for Temple. The Owls have moved on to the quarterfinal round of the @American_MBB tournament with a 75-60 rout of SMU. Hysier Miller scored a game-high 21 points to go with 6 rebounds and 6 steals, and the Owls had 14 as a team.
Hysier Miller, who officially visited #SMU last year, opted to return to the Owls instead of heading to Dallas. Just dropped 21 points in a 15-point win as Temple bounces the Mustangs from the AAC Tourney. https://t.co/DxoPjizW5v
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Things going well for Temple at Dickies Arena. Owls up 70-59 with 1:07 to go. https://t.co/G0XWt60tp3
It’s not looking good for SMU right now… The Mustangs trail Temple by nine with 6:56 left to go. Owls are shooting an awesome 46% from deep. 58-49 TU. ESPNU.
To recap, that was a 17-3 Temple run featuring a Jahlil White three-pointer and a Sam Hofman baseline drive for a reverse layup. Both buzzer beaters. And Owls lead 55-49. https://t.co/E0ToChsw8S
Hysier Miller’s gorgeous running bank shot at the shot clock buzzer pulls Temple within one at the half against SMU. https://t.co/dv6YiBTiKQ
SMU starts 3 of 5 from three. Temple 0 for 2. Both teams have 5 turnovers in first 10 minutes. Owls trail 17-9. https://t.co/vIEJclkxnc