TEMPLE, Texas (Interstat) — The Temple Leopards earned their first victory of the season Wednesday, outlasting the Coastal Bend Cougars 94-90 in overtime in a men’s junior college basketball game.

Coastal Bend led 82-80 late in regulation before Temple forced the extra period. The Leopards then secured the win at the free-throw line. Both teams combined for 164 points in a frenetic first half, with Coastal Bend leading 82-79 after three quarters. A defensive struggle ensued, as the teams totaled just 19 points in the fourth quarter and overtime combined.

The win improved Temple’s record to 1-6. Coastal Bend fell to 0-7. Byron Piper led Temple’s effort.