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DeCosey scores 21 points, Temple edges Tulsa 83-79 in OT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Quenton DeCosey scored 21 points with seven rebounds and four assists to help Temple edge Tulsa 83-79 in overtime on Thursday night.

Obi Enechionyia hit a 3-pointer with 34 seconds left in overtime to put the Owls up by four. Marquel Curtis trimmed the deficit to two with a layup, and when Tulsa was forced to foul with 12 seconds to go DeCosey made both free throws. Tulsa's James Woodard then missed a 3-pointer, and Daniel Dingle grabbed the rebound to seal it.

Enechionyia finished with 17 points for Temple (13-8, 7-3 American). Jaylen Bond had 13 points and 13 rebounds, while Devin Coleman added 10 points.

Tulsa (14-8, 6-4) was led by Pat Birt with 22 points. Shaquille Harrison had 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, while Woodard ended up with 18 points, 10 boards and six assists.