TULSA, Okla. — Temple emerged victorious over Tulsa with a final score of 81-77 on Tuesday night, as Zion Stanford led the team with an impressive 20-point performance. Stanford contributed significantly to the Owls’ success, also pulling down seven rebounds and dishing out five assists
A critical moment in the game unfolded when Aiden Tobiason clinched the win for Temple with a decisive layup at just 55 seconds to go. Also contributing to the Owls’ victory were Steve Settle, who netted 15 points while grabbing eight rebounds, and Elijah Gray, who added nine points by shooting 3 of 8 from the floor and 2 of 4 at the free-throw line.
On the Tulsa side, Keaston Willis stood out with 22 points for the Golden Hurricane. The team received additional boosts from Dwon Odom, who notched 14 points and seven assists, and Ian Smikle, who ended the night with 13 points, six rebounds, two steals, and three blocks.
The halftime score saw Temple leading 40-32, with Stanford putting up 11 of his points during the first half. This advantage helped set the tone for the rest of the game, enabling the Owls to maintain their lead and eventually secure the win.
Looking ahead to their final games of the regular season, Temple is set to host North Texas, while Tulsa will hit the road to face Wichita State on Sunday.
