Dunn scores 16, Temple defeats No. 1 Houston 56-55
Houston's Tramon Mark (12) is fouled by Temple's Nick Jourdain (11) as Damian Dunn (1) helps defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/David J. Phillip]
HOUSTON (AP) — Damian Dunn scored 16 points and made the go-ahead free throw and Kur Jongkuch blocked Houston’s go-ahead attempt in the final seconds. Temple held on to defeat the top-ranked Cougars 56-55 on Sunday. Temple improved to 3-18 against No. 1 ranked teams. The Owls earned their first win over a No. 1 ranked team since Feb. 20, 2000. Tied at 55, Dunn made 1 of 2 free throws with 1:06 left to give Temple a one-point lead. Jamal Shead missed a 3-pointer with 37 seconds remaining and Nick Jourdain grabbed the rebound.
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Houston's Tramon Mark (12) goes up for a shot as Temple's Nick Jourdain (11) and Zach Hicks, left, defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston's J'Wan Roberts (13) charges into Temple's Nick Jourdain (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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Houston coach Kelvin Sampson reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Temple Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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