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Men's Basketball Upsets #16 Wichita State

PHILADELPHIA - Snapping its three-game losing streak, the Temple men's basketball team upset No. 16 Wichita State 65-53 in a Wednesday night thriller. With the win, the Owls improve to 10-6 (2-2 AAC) and the Shockers fall to 15-2 (3-1 AAC).

Aaron McKie becomes the first first-year head coach to win against a ranked team since Harry Litwack in 1952-53. The win marks 13 straight seasons that the Owls have earned a win over a ranked team.

Game Summary
> Wichita State never held a double-digit lead over the Owls, with its largest lead coming mid-way through the first half (21-12).