In a thrilling basketball encounter, Jamal Mashburn Jr. shone brightly with an impressive 34-point performance, leading Temple to a nail-biting victory over Charlotte, 90-89, on Wednesday evening. The decisive moment of the match came when Mashburn sank a crucial free throw with just 2 seconds remaining in double overtime.

For the Owls, who now hold a record of 13 wins and 8 losses, with 5 wins and 3 losses in the American Athletic Conference, Mashburn’s contribution also included six rebounds. Teammate Steve Settle chipped in with 13 points, shooting effectively with a 5-for-10 record from the floor, which included a successful shot from long range. Zion Stanford also made his mark in the game, scoring 12 points while managing to go 4 for 4 from the free-throw line in addition to grabbing six rebounds.

On the other side of the court, the 49ers struggled to find their rhythm, despite a commendable effort from Nik Graves, who led his team with 26 points and dished out eight assists. Kylan Blackmon was another key player for Charlotte, contributing 19 points to the scoreboard, while Robert Braswell added 15 points to the team’s total.

Looking ahead, both teams are set for more action this coming Saturday. Temple will be back on their home court to host East Carolina, while Charlotte will be on the road to face UAB.