The Tigers cut Temple’s lead from 20 points to two, but Temple fended Memphis’ comeback attempt and secured an 85-76 win on Thursday at the Liacouras Center.
Ernest Aflakpui drew an offensive foul with less than a second left to secure Temple’s 73-69 victory against nationally ranked, and previously unbeaten, Houston on Wednesday at the Liacouras Center.
Senior guard Shizz Alston Jr. and junior guard Quinton Rose combined for 25 points in the second half and overtime of Temple’s 85-81 overtime win against Wichita State on Sunday in Kansas.