Tulsa Edges Temple in Final Seconds to Secure Narrow Victory
TULSA, Okla. (Interstat) — David Green made a free throw with four seconds remaining Sunday to lift Tulsa to a 78-76 win over Temple in an American Athletic Conference men’s basketball game at Donald Reynolds Center.
The Golden Hurricane, who improved to 25-6, trailed by two at halftime but outscored the Owls 46-42 in the second half. Tulsa secured the win despite being outshot from the field and committing only two assists. Temple, which fell to 16-14, was led by Derrian Ford’s 23 points. Green finished with 22 points for Tulsa.
The Owls were perfect on 16 free-throw attempts but shot just 24% from 3-point range. Tulsa capitalized at the line, making 25 of 32 attempts. Attendance was 5,152.