In a thrilling matchup on Saturday night, Temple triumphed over UMass with a final score of 87-80, highlighted by Jamal Mashburn Jr.’s impressive performance.
Mashburn contributed significantly to the Owls’ success, scoring 26 points with 9 successful shots out of 20 attempts, including 2 out of 4 from beyond the arc, and hitting 6 of his 9 free throws. The Owls improved their season record to 4-2 as they secured this hard-fought victory.

Quante Berry also made notable contributions for Temple, finishing the night with 12 points alongside six rebounds, while William Settle matched Berry’s score of 12 points, shooting 2 of 5 from the floor and converting 8 out of 12 from the charity stripe.

On the opposing side, UMass, which fell to 1-4 for the season, was led by Jaylen Curry who managed to put up 17 points. Daniel Hankins-Sanford made a solid impact as well, registering a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Shahid Muhammad added his contribution by scoring 12 points and blocking three shots, showcasing the Minutemen’s efforts despite the defeat.

Overall, it was an engaging game that kept fans on the edge of their seats as Temple fought tenaciously to overcome UMass in this intense conference battle.