“What a big win that actually was. This Temple team is the sixth winningest team in history, I think,” head coach Jeff Lebo said after the emotional victory. “A team that’s just traditionally a fine basketball team, fighting for an NCAA birth. Our first win over them.”
The victory helped the Pirates (10-11, 2-6 AAC) snap their three-game losing streak at home.
The last minute of the game was filled with more electricity than the Minges Maniacs have seen in a while. With the game tied, Barkley connected on a floater with a second remaining, just before he was fouled.