The SMU Mustangs (16-6) a heavy favorite, came into Temple University to battle the Temple Owls (12-11) in what may be a season changer for the Cherry and White.
The Owls trailed by as much as 17 points but kept battling and pulled out a 97-90 win.
The Owls were just about horrible in the first half, going 3 for 9 from the foul line and 2-11 from long range.
Whatever was said at halftime worked because Temple turned up the heat and put up a 12-0 run and the shooting became much improved as they shot a lights out 6 for 7 from three point range and 17 of 25 from the field.
With the game knotted at 80, Quinton Rose fought through traffic but his shot hit nothing but rim and off to Overtime they went.
The Owls simply had the answers and pulled off the upset, 97-90.
The trio of Alani Moore, Quinton Rose and Nate Pierre Louis combined for 45 points. James Scott dropped 22 while the Mustangs were led by a double double from Kendric Davis with 23 points and 10 helpers
Kevin has followed and promoted the game of lacrosse since May 19, 1974.
The same day the Philadelphia Flyers won the Cup, the Philadelphia Wings were introduced to Neibauer and Philadelphia.
Kevin has covered many sports, including baseball, football, basketball, and.. lacrosse. A former licensed football referee and baseball umpire, Kevin brings a unique insight to his game coverage.
A published writer in JustHockey Magazine, Kevin covered the American Hockey League as well as a monthly story on a pugilist where Kevin used the pen name, The Rink Rat. Neibauer turned his attentions to lacrosse for a few years and does his part, whether podcasting or writing to grow the game. Kevin branched out to his roots and currently provides insight for all Philadelphia teams for Edge of Philly as well as his full-time duties with LaxPhilly.
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