Temple Secures Spot in AAC Championship, Defying Odds Amid Gambling Probe

Temple's dramatic win over FAU propels them to the AAC final, highlighting a remarkable season turnaround and resilience despite a gambling investigation.

• Temple University's basketball team defeated Florida Atlantic University 74-73, advancing to the AAC championship game.
• The win marks a significant in-season turnaround for Temple, which had lost 10 games in a row just a month ago.
• Temple's victory came amid a gambling investigation involving suspicious betting patterns in games, including a flagged match against UAB.
• Coach Adam Fisher credited the team's 'Temple Tough' attitude and the legacy of coaching legend John Chaney for their success.
• Temple will face UAB in the AAC championship game, seeking their first NCAA tournament appearance since 2019.

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