Temple Upsets No. 18 Memphis in Thrilling Match

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Temple Upsets No. 18 Memphis in Thrilling Match

Temple University delivered a stunning upset against No. 18 Memphis, winning 88-81 on January 17, 2025. Jamal Mashburn Jr. was the standout performer for the Owls, scoring 21 points, while Quante Berry and Shane Dezonie contributed 19 and 15 points, respectively. This victory marked a significant milestone for Temple, as it was their first win over Memphis since 2017, showcasing the team`s growth under second-year coach Adam Fisher. Notably, Temple played without their starting point guard, Lynn Greer III, yet still managed to secure the win.

In another exciting matchup, Oregon State triumphed over No. 16 Gonzaga in a high-scoring overtime game, finishing 97-89. Michael Rataj shone for Oregon State, achieving a career-high of 29 points, while Nate Kingz added 20 points to the scoreboard. Gonzaga`s Graham Ike had a strong performance with 26 points and nine rebounds but fouled out during overtime. The game was tightly contested, with Gonzaga`s Ben Gregg making a crucial 3-pointer late in regulation to narrow the gap to 81-80, but Oregon State pulled away in the extra period.

Cal State Northridge also had a commanding victory against Hawaii, winning 83-60. Scotty Washington led the Matadors with 24 points, supported by Marcus Adams Jr. with 18 points and Keonte Jones, who recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. For Hawaii, Aaron Hunkin-Claytor contributed 10 points off the bench.

Looking ahead, several notable NCAA basketball matchups are scheduled for January 17. The Iowa Hawkeyes are set to face the UCLA Bruins, with projections favoring UCLA by 3 points. Other key games include Saint Joseph`s (PA) vs. VCU, Boise State vs. New Mexico, and Ohio State vs. Indiana, among others. Fans can catch these exciting matchups on various sports networks, including Fox Sports 1.

For more details on the Temple vs. Memphis game, check out this recap. To read about the Oregon State vs. Gonzaga game, visit this recap.

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