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Mashburn leads Temple against East Carolina
Associated Press
East Carolina Pirates (12-9, 4-4 AAC) at Temple Owls (13-8, 5-3 AAC)
Philadelphia; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Temple hosts East Carolina after Jamal Mashburn Jr. scored 34 points in Temple’s 90-89 overtime win over the Charlotte 49ers.
The Owls are 9-0 in home games. Temple has a 4-2 record in one-possession games.
The Pirates are 4-4 in conference games. East Carolina scores 75.4 points while outscoring opponents by 4.2 points per game.
Temple’s average of 7.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 7.8 per game East Carolina gives up. East Carolina averages 6.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer made shots on average than the 8.0 per game Temple allows.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mashburn is scoring 21.6 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Owls. Steve Settle is averaging 1.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
RJ Felton is shooting 33.1% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Pirates, while averaging 17.9 points and 7.2 rebounds. C.J. Walker is shooting 47.9% and averaging 16.5 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Owls: 6-4, averaging 81.7 points, 33.4 rebounds, 11.2 assists, 6.7 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 45.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.2 points per game.
Pirates: 5-5, averaging 73.3 points, 34.8 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Temple Owls’ senior guard, Khalif Mashburn, put on a stellar performance last night as he led his team to a decisive victory over East Carolina. With 26 points, 5 assists, and 4 rebounds, Mashburn showcased his all-around skills and leadership on the court.
From the opening tip-off, Mashburn set the tone for the game, scoring timely baskets and making key plays to keep Temple ahead. His ability to penetrate the defense and create scoring opportunities for his teammates proved to be crucial in the Owls’ success.
Despite facing a tough East Carolina team, Mashburn’s composure and skill helped Temple secure a comfortable win. His performance earned him praise from fans and teammates alike, solidifying his status as a key player for the Owls this season.
As Temple continues its conference play, all eyes will be on Mashburn to lead his team to more victories and further establish himself as one of the top players in the league. With his talent and determination, the Owls are in good hands with Mashburn at the helm.
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