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UMass Falls 87-80 to Temple - Recap

Jamal Mashburn Jr. went off for 26 points and added 3 rebounds leading Temple over UMass, 87-80, on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Temple was a +2.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Temple got 12 points from Steve Settle III and another 12 points from Quante Berry. Steve Settle III contributed 2 assists, while Babatunde Durodola cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

UMass got a 17-point performance from Jaylen Curry, who was supported by 15 points from Daniel Hankins-Sanford. Rahsool Diggins had 3 assists in a losing cause for UMass, while Daniel Hankins-Sanford grabbed 10 rebounds.

Temple was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Temple won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-30.

Temple looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the La Salle. UMass will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida State.