Sam Neumann - The Temple News

Shizz Alston Jr., Temple’s leading scorer, is adjusting his play when double-teamed.

Temple is on the fringe of the NCAA Tournament after a 2-3 record in its past five games.

Senior guard Shizz Alston Jr.’s 29 points helped the Owls beat the Green Wave, 75-67, on Saturday night at Devlin Fieldhouse in New Orleans

Houston senior guard Corey Davis Jr.’s 24 points helped the Cougars beat Temple, 73-66, on Thursday at the Fertitta Center in Houston.

Junior guard Quinton Rose made five 3-pointers, tieing a career high, in Temple’s 85-76 win against Memphis on Thursday at the Liacouras Center.

Sophomore guard Nate Pierre-Louis’ all-around play has helped the Owls win 14 of its first 18 games.

The Quakers shot 12-of-20 from beyond the arc in Penn’s 77-70 win against Temple Saturday night at the Liacouras Center.

Temple shot 11-of-22 from beyond the arc to secure an 85-74 victory against East Carolina on Wednesday night.

Temple’s points off turnovers have helped them make up for their shooting dip.

From 2012-18, Rod Carey led Northern Illinois University to two Mid-American Conference championships, but the team went 0-6 in bowl games.